Sugared Asparagus - Tuttle Orchards

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Sugared Asparagus

Ingredients

1 lb Asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons Butter
1 1/2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth
1 - 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds

Directions:

Melt 1 ½ Tablespoons Butter and 1 ½ Tablespoons Brown Sugar together in large saucepan over medium heat until dissolved. Cut 1 lb of asparagus in 2 inch pieces and sauté in above mixture for 2 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup of vegetable or chicken broth. Cover, and bring to boil until just tender (about 6 minutes). Remove asparagus to warm dish. Return liquid to boil and simmer uncovered until mixture is reduced by half (about five minutes). Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with 1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.

Adapted from Simply in Season Cookbook