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3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces

1 cup chicken broth

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and brown sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add asparagus; saute for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in chicken broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus to a serving dish and keep warm.
3. Cook sauce, uncovered until reduced by half. Drizzle sauce over asparagus and serve.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.