Description
These brown sugar glazed carrots are a simple yet delicious side dish featuring tender carrots coated in a buttery, sweet glaze with a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for holidays or everyday dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 kg / 2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 5 cm / 2” pieces on the diagonal
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add carrots and cook for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves and the mixture starts to bubble.
- Return carrots to the pot and toss to coat in the glaze. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until carrots are well glazed and heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcook the carrots during boiling to avoid mushiness.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing the brown sugar slightly to taste.
- Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for a flavor twist.
- Can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
