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glazed carrots

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Old Monroe, MO

Impress your dinner guests with this easy and delicious glazed carrots recipe. With just a handful of ingredients like carrots, butter, brown sugar, and some simple spices, you’ll have a beautiful and tasty side dish in no time. Enjoy these deliciously simple and quick carrots in under 30 minutes. Customize with different seasonings and fresh herbs. These buttery carrots are perfect for your holiday meal and so many entrees. I love to serve this inexpensive side dish with roasted pork loin, ham steak, grilled pork tenderloin, and roasted chicken.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For glazed carrots

  • 1 1/2 lb
    carrots, peeled and cut in 1-1 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/3 c
    packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon, optional
  • 1 pinch
    ground cayenne pepper, optional
  • chopped fresh parsley

How To Make glazed carrots

  • 1
    Add the carrots, butter, brown sugar, and water to a large skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, or until the carrots begin to soften.
  • 2
    Remove the cover and cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the glaze thickens.
  • 3
    Season with salt and pepper to taste and, if desired, a little bit of cinnamon and ground cayenne pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
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