These glazed carrots are made with 3 simple ingredients including brown sugar and butter! They are an easy side dish for the holidays or a weeknight dinner.
Our family loves side dish recipes with carrots whether it is parmesan roasted carrots, brown sugar glazed carrots or balsamic roasted carrots!
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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
We eat lots of veggies at our house, especially during busy weeknights. These brown sugar carrots are a staple recipe, as well as parmesan broccoli, roasted asparagus and baked sweet potato fries.
These glazed carrots are so easy to make and are a delicious side dish for any dinner. The brown sugar and butter caramelizes the carrots and when I’m craving something a little sweet, these candied carrots hit the spot.
3 Simple Ingredients
- Carrots (sliced or baby carrots)
- Brown sugar
- Butter
How to Make Glazed Carrots
- Boil. Add 1/2 inch water to an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Boil carrots for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Coat. Drain the water and then add in the butter and sugar. Stir until coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast. Place carrots in the oven and roast 10-15 minutes, or until fork tender and the sugar has caramelized. Alternatively, you can keep cooking them in the pan until tender.
Cooking Tips for the Best Side Dish
- Type of carrot – This recipe can be made with any type of carrot, but I prefer to peel large carrots and slice them into about 1/2″ by 3″ pieces. You can also use baby carrots, but they will need a little longer to cook. If I’m using baby carrots, I’ll usually slice them in half.
- Healthier swap – For a healthier alternative, you can sub honey for brown sugar.
- Make ahead – I prefer the crockpot cooking method if I want to make these carrots ahead of time. Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Then when ready to serve, quickly roast them in the oven for about 5-10 minutes so that they get caramelized.
Glazed Carrots Serving Suggestions
These caramelized carrots make the perfect side dish and pair perfectly with any of the main dishes below. We especially like to make them for the holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner or Easter brunch.
FAQs
These glazed carrots can also be made super easily in the crockpot. Simply place all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours. They won’t start caramelizing in the crockpot…so if you want them to caramelize, roast in the oven for an additional 5 minutes at 425°F.
I prefer to prep the carrots ahead of time and wait to roast on the day of serving them, but you can make them ahead and reheat them on the stovetop up to two days ahead of time.
Store leftover carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
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Glazed Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sliced carrots (can also use baby carrots)
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar (or honey)
S&P to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Add 1/2 inch water to an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the water and then add in the butter and sugar. Stir until coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place carrots in the oven and roast 10-15 minutes or until fork tender and the sugar has caramelized. Alternatively, you can keep cooking in the pan until tender.
- Keep warm in skillet until ready to serve. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Side Dishes, Stovetop, Vegetables, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
I’ve made these glazed carrots many times and they are my family’s favorite carrots.
I’m so happy your family loves them, Tina! :)
These carrots turned out perfect! We all loved them! So easy to make too!
The most perfect side dish. We love this one so much
My daughter has declared these her favorite vegetable. DEVOURED them.
This looks really tasty, and I love how you wrote what goes with this as well- I always like knowing what different pairings I can do.
So so yummmy!
These were so easy and delish! I’m going to call them magic carrots and serve them up at Christmas! ???
Great recipe! My kids love glazed carrots.
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What wouldn’t go with these carrots? I think they would go with almost anything. In fact, I could make a while meal out of just the carrots! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Roasted carrots are one of my favorite side dishes. These are lovely!
Glazed carrots are definitely a great side dish!! I love the added sweetness!