Glazed Carrots

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 1 pound carrots (2" sticks)
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (tightly packed)
• 1½ tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey )
• ¼ teaspoon salt (plus additional to taste, as needed)
• black pepper (to taste)