Glazed Carrots

These glazed carrots are perfectly sweet, buttery, and caramelized to golden perfection. Whether you make them with honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup, they’re the ultimate side dish for weeknights or holidays. Quick, easy, and always a crowd favorite!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Rest & Glaze Time: 5

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 155kcal

Cost: $4

Equipment

Large skillet with lid For stovetop method
Baking sheet If roasting
Air fryer basket Optional
Vegetable peeler For prep
Flexible spatula To toss glaze evenly

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots Baby, rainbow, or sliced regular carrots
3 tablespoons unsalted butter Divided
3 tablespoons honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup Choose your preferred sweetener
0.5 teaspoon salt To balance sweetness
0.25 teaspoon black pepper Optional
1 teaspoon cinnamon Optional for warmth
1 tablespoon orange juice Optional for brightness
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or whiskey Optional for depth
2 cloves garlic Optional, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley For garnish

Instructions

Peel and cut carrots into uniform pieces.
Cook carrots until tender-crisp using your chosen method.
Melt butter and add sweetener to make the glaze.
Toss cooked carrots in the glaze until shiny and coated.
Season to taste and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.

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