Orange Glazed Carrots USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP

Age Group: Adult
Serving Size: 25-50
Orange Glazed Carrots is a great dish for when seasons change! This combination of frozen carrots, canned pineapple, dried cranberries, and warm spices will not disappoint.
CACFP Adult Portion Crediting Information
¾ cup (6 oz spoodle) provides ½ cup vegetable (½ cup red/orange vegetable), and ⅛ cup fruit.
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Instructions
 

  • Heat margarine and sugar in a large stock pot uncovered over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
  • Add orange juice concentrate, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Fold in carrots, dried cranberries, and pineapple tidbits. Bring to a boil over medium high heat for 8-10 minutes.
  • While carrots are cooking, remove 3 Tbsp of hot liquid and place in small bowl.
  • Add cornstarch to the hot liquid and stir well until dissolved.
  • Add cornstarch mixture to carrot mixture. Stir and reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes. (If glaze becomes too thick add 2 ounces of water).
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Place 1 gal 3 cups (about 8¼ lb) of the glazed carrots in a steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2½”).
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Serve ¾ cup (portion with 6 oz spoodle).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Orange Glazed Carrots USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ¾ cup (6 oz spoodle)
Calories
159
Total Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
85
mg
4
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
36
g
12
%
Dietary Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Total Sugars
 
30
g
33
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
923
mcg
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Vitamin D
 
10
IU
67
%
Calcium
 
113
mg
11
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
301
mg
9
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 8¼ lb
About 1 gal/1 steam table pan,
(12” x 20” x 2½”)
50 Servings:
About 16½ lb
About 2 gal/2 steam table pans,
(12” x 20” x 2½”)