Description
These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a delightful side dish that pairs perfectly with any main course. Tender carrots coated in a sweet and buttery glaze, with a hint of cinnamon, make for a simple yet elegant addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds (or use baby carrots)
Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Carrots: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 5–6 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make Glaze: In the same pot or a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Cook for 1–2 minutes until sugar is dissolved and bubbly.
- Glaze Carrots: Add the cooked carrots back into the pan, toss to coat in the glaze. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fully coated and glossy.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a splash of orange juice or maple syrup.
- This dish pairs perfectly with roasted meats or holiday meals.
- Can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
