Apricot Candied Carrots

• 2 lb (1 kg) carrots, scraped and trimmed
• ½ cup boiling water

Slicer: Cut carrots to fit feed tube. Slice, using firm pressure.

Combine boiling water, salt and jam in a saucepan. Add carrots, cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Remove cover and, if necessary, let liquid boil down to a depth of ½ inch. Add marshmallows and lemon juice and stir until dissolved.