Vegetables : Honeyed Carrots

• 1 pound carrots, thinly sliced
  
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
  
• 2 tablespoons salted butter or margarine
  
• 3 tablespoons honey
  
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Original TABASCO® brand Pepper Sauce
  
• 1/4 cup sliced unpeeled almonds
  

Place carrots in 1/2 inch of boiling water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook 8 minutes; drain. Turn carrots into a 1-quart baking dish and stir in raisins, butter, honey, lemon juice, ginger, and TABASCO^® Sauce.

Bake uncovered in a 375°F oven, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes or until carrots are glazed. Spoon into a serving bowl and sprinkle with almonds.

Makes 4 servings.