1 package fresh baby carrots - (32 oz)
1/2 cup marmalade
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Salt -- to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Combine all ingredients in crock pot and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, until carrots are tender.

About 15 minutes before serving, make a paste of the cornstarch and cold water; stir into carrots. Taste and adjust seasonings.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.