Mashed Carrots

• 3 cups sliced carrots (about 6 to 8 fresh) or two cans (14.5 ounce each) or frozen (16 ounces)
• 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
• 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning (optional) - see notes below

Cook carrots until they are very soft. Fresh – Steam or boil. Frozen – Follow package directions or microwave, steam or boil. Canned – Rinse and drain. Add a small amount of water and heat in a saucepan or in the microwave.
Drain carrots if needed. Put carrots in a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until smooth.
Stir in butter, honey, salt and pepper.  Add seasoning if desired.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.