Instructions: Steam carrots in a vegetable steamer, covered over boiling water till just tender when pierced (10-12 min.) Plunge into ice water to cool quickly, then drain. Arrange carrots vertically in a clean sterilized 1 pint jar. Tuck in the bay leaves and add the spices to the jar of carrots. In a bowl, stir together the vinegar, water, salt and sugar till sugar is dissolved, pour solution over carrots, cover tightly, refrigerate for at least 2 days.

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