PrintClassic Glazed Carrots
A simple and sweet glazed carrot recipe, perfect for your Thanksgiving table or any family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Place the sliced carrots in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Drain the carrots.
- In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the drained carrots back to the saucepan. Toss to coat them evenly with the glaze.
- Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the glaze has thickened.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of orange juice or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the glaze.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg