Glazed Carrots Recipe
This Glazed Carrots recipe features tender carrot sticks cooked in a sweet and buttery glaze made from brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup. Simmered to perfection on the stovetop, these carrots develop a shiny, flavorful coating with a perfect balance of sweetness and seasoning, making them a delightful side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound carrots (cut into 2″ sticks)
Glaze
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (tightly packed)
- 1½ tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus additional to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a skillet over medium heat, add the carrots, water, brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup. Stir gently to blend the ingredients.
- Melt and boil: Stir occasionally until the butter melts completely. Then increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the carrots: Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork.
- Glaze the carrots: Remove the lid, increase the heat to high, and cook uncovered until the water evaporates and the carrots are coated with a shiny glaze.
- Season and serve: Season the glazed carrots with salt and black pepper to your taste. Serve them warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Use maple syrup or honey interchangeably based on preference or availability.
- Adjust simmering time if you prefer carrots more tender or with a slight crunch.
- For extra flavor, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Keywords: glazed carrots, sweet carrots, stovetop carrots, buttery carrots, maple glazed carrots, side dish carrots
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