Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      Cups          thinly sliced carrots
     1/4  Cup           water
   3      Tablespoons   sugar
   2      Teaspoons     cornstarch
     1/2  Teaspoon      salt
   3      Tablespoons   wine vinegar
   1      Tablespoon    butter or margarine

Preparation:

Place carrots in a small bowl. Add water. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high (100%) until tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Add water to make 1 1/2 to 2 cups. In a 2 cup measure combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in vinegar and reserved liquid. Microwave at high (100%) until thickened and clear, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring twice during cooking time. Stir in butter. Pour over carrots, tossing to coat. Cover. Microwave at high (100%) until heated, 1 to 11/2 minutes. Makes 4 servings.