Description
Indulge your taste buds with these Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots. This delightful side dish features crisp carrots enveloped in a sweet, sticky glaze, perfect for any family gathering or cozy dinner. The beautiful orange hue and rich flavor will elevate your meal and impress even the pickiest eaters. Simple to prepare, these glazed carrots are a must-try addition to your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and sliced into uniform pieces
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Peel and slice the fresh carrots into uniform pieces.
- Boil: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add carrots and simmer for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain thoroughly.
- Make the Glaze: In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup and brown sugar until combined and bubbly.
- Combine: Add drained carrots to the glaze, stirring gently until evenly coated.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt and pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Serve: Plate immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (75g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g (including Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg