Sweet Carrot Strips

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch long strips
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup apricot/pineapple preserves
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

1. Place carrot strips, sugar, preserves, butter and pineapple juice into slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 hours. If using the coconut, use it as garnish after the carrots are cooked.
2. Serve as a side dish with pork, beef or chicken.