Tender Carrots With Apricots

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dried apricot
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh parsley (optional)

Directions:
- Cover apricots with hot water in a bowl and soak 1 1/2 hours.
- Drain and pat dry.
- Cut apricots into thin strips.
- Combine next 4 ingredients in a heavy nonstick pan over medium heat.
- Cover tightly, reduce heat to low and cook 12-15 minutes, or until carrots are just tender.
- Add apricots and return to heat 1-2 minutes.
- Serve carrots sprinkled with parsley if desired.