Description
Sweet, buttery, and perfectly caramelized Glazed Carrots the ultimate Christmas and Thanksgiving side dish everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb (450 g) carrots, peeled
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil carrots for 5–7 minutes until just tender.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Stir in brown sugar and honey; whisk until smooth.
4. Add carrots and toss to coat evenly.
5. Cook 5–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until glossy.
6. Let rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can use baby carrots for convenience.
Add orange zest for a citrusy twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Glazed Carrots, Christmas Recipe, Thanksgiving Recipe, Side Dish