8 cups water 1 pound carrots 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla 3 tablespoons sugar (or more to taste)
Boil 4 cups of water.
Clean carrots by scrubbing briskly with a vegetable brush under running water. Cut carrots into 1 inch pieces and place in boiling water for about 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
Add remaining 4 cups of water and let stand for 10 minutes.
Place half of carrots and water in a blender. Blend at highest speed until smooth. Pour into jug.
Repeat this step with remaining carrots and water.
Note: If blender is unavailable, mash cooked carrots with a fork. Add milk, nutmeg, vanilla and sugar. Mix well. Chill and serve over ice.
Massachusetts Dept of Agricultural Resources - www.mass.gov/agr/