Yield: 4 to 6 servings 

Active time: 40 minutes 

Total time: 45 minutes

Ease of preparation: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise (about 16 small to medium carrots) 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 garlic clove, finely minced 
• ¼ cup Guelaguetza Mole Coloradito Starter
• 1 ½ cups apple cider
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon 
• 1 tablespoon finely minced chives 
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 400 degrees.

Place carrots on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Roast, tossing once halfway, until carrots start to darken around the edges and they’re fork-tender, 20 minutes. 

Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon butter to a shallow medium skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add Guelaguetza Mole Coloradito, cider, vinegar, maple syrup or honey, tarragon and ¾ teaspoon salt. Whisk vigorously as the mixture cooks until mole fully dissolves into liquid, this will take a few minutes. Cook until reduced and thick like syrup, 15 to 18 minutes. Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Taste and adjust seasonings if you like, flavors will be savory, sweet and sour.

Remove carrots from the oven. In a large platter, pour half of the glaze. Add carrots on top, drizzle with remaining glaze. Garnish with chives and serve.