Impress your dinner guests with this easy and delicious glazed carrots recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, such as carrots, butter, brown sugar, and some simple spices, you’ll have a beautiful and tasty side dish in no time.
Caramelized Glazed Carrots
Enjoy these deliciously simple and quick carrots in under 30 minutes. Customize with different seasonings and fresh herbs. These buttery carrots are perfect for your holiday meal and so many entrees. I love to serve this inexpensive side dish with roasted pork loin, ham steak, grilled pork tenderloin, and roasted chicken.
Glazed Carrots Ingredients
How to make Glazed Carrots
Add the carrots, butter, brown sugar, and water to a large skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until the carrots begin to soften. Remove the cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until the glaze thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste and, if desired, a little bit of cinnamon and ground cayenne pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Recipe Tips
- Peel carrots for aesthetic purposes. You will appreciate that you did. The bright orange color is pleasing.
- Cut the carrots into 1-1 1/2 inch segments. Cut thick ends in half.
- This recipe’s small amount of cayenne pepper does not make it spicy or hot. It adds a bit more flavor dimension.
- This recipe can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to serve, heat the glazed carrots in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
Recipe Variations
- Cut back a bit on the brown sugar and use maple syrup or honey.
- Try different fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and dill.
- For added texture, try roasted chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Add other root vegetables like sweet potatoes, golden beets, parsnips, or turnips.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
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Glazed Carrolts
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs carrots peeled and cut in 1-1 1/2 inch chunks
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper optional
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Add the carrots, butter, brown sugar, and water to a large skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, or until the carrots begin to soften.
- Remove the cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the glaze thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and, if desired, a little bit of cinnamon and ground cayenne pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Peel carrots for aesthetic purposes. You will appreciate that you did. The bright orange color is pleasing.
- Cut the carrots into 1-1 1/2 inch segments. Cut thick ends in half.
- The little bit of cayenne pepper in this recipe does not make it spicy or hot. It adds a bit more flavor dimension.
- This recipe can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. When ready to serve, heat the glazed carrots in a skillet over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
Nutrition
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Kendra J
These really are so yummy! So good with pork or beef. This is one of my favorite side dishes. A recipe worth repeating and repeating!
Beth Pierce
I agree, Kendra!
Jenny
I love these glazed carrots! They are my favorite side dish. I love to eat them with roasted chicken and roasted pork. Thanks for the great recipe!
Beth Pierce
They are also delicious with smoked turkey and ham!
Natalie
These were delicious! I really enjoyed them! So yummy with a roasted pork loin!