Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots (Printable)

Tender carrots in a buttery brown sugar coating for a sweet, savory side perfect with any meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices or baby carrots

→ Glaze

02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
06 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 2 tbsp water

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Place the sliced carrots in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes, until carrots are just tender. Drain well.
02 - In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon (if using), and 2 tablespoons water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is bubbling.
03 - Add the drained carrots back to the pan. Toss to coat evenly in the glaze. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are glossy and heated through.
04 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These carrots turn even vegetable haters into believers with their candy like coating and tender texture
  • The glaze comes together in minutes but makes any weeknight dinner feel special and thoughtful
02 -
  • Don't skip the parboiling step or your carrots will finish cooking in the glaze but never get that perfect tender texture
  • The glaze thickens quickly once it starts bubbling, so have your carrots ready to toss in immediately
03 -
  • Cut your carrots on a diagonal for more surface area to catch that glaze
  • If the glaze starts to look grainy, keep stirring and the sugar will eventually dissolve completely

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