Glazed carrots with brown sugar are a simple side that goes with anything.
Buttery brown sugar glazed carrots need only 4 ingredients, and they’re ready in minutes.
Glazed Carrot Goodness
- Flavor: These glazed carrots are perfectly tender with a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze that adds the perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of salty caramelized flavor.
- Difficulty: So easy! Prep the carrots, cook, and stir in the glaze.
- Prep Note: Make a double batch to enjoy all week long.
- Swaps: Add extra seasonings to match the menu.
What’s in Glazed Carrots?
Carrots: Any variety of carrots work in this recipe, including baby carrots and rainbow carrots. Scrub them clean before using them. Leave them unpeeled for a more rustic-looking dish.
Glaze: Brown sugar melts into the butter for a super quick and easy glaze. Use a brown sugar substitute, maple syrup, or honey if desired.
Glazed Carrot Customizations: This dish is extra delish with a little extra seasoning, like a Cajun blend, or garnished with savory herbs like thyme, sage, or rosemary.
How to Make Glazed Carrots
- Cook carrots until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Melt brown sugar in butter with salt until smooth.
- Stir in carrots until well coated (full recipe below).
Storing Glazed Carrots
- Keep leftover glazed carrots in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat them in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Leftover glazed carrots are great in a vegetable soup or added to a steak stir fry.
- Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to one month and thaw overnight in the refrigerator or toss them into a soup or stew.
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Glazed Carrots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel carrots and cut into ½" slices.
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and simmer 5-6 minutes or until carrots are tender-crisp (do not overcook). Drain well and set aside.
- Add butter, brown sugar, and salt to the same pot and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until brown sugar melts and is smooth.
- Stir in carrots. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cut carrots into uniform pieces for even cooking
- Do not overcook carrots. They should be tender-crisp.
- Keep leftover glazed carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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