Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots (Printable)
Tender carrots in buttery brown sugar glaze, ready in 25 minutes for a simple sweet and savory side.
# What You Need:
→ 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 (optional)
07 - 2 tbsp water
→ Garnish
08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# How To Make It:
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- Transforms ordinary carrots into something that feels like a special occasion side
- Takes barely 25 minutes from start to finish
- The glaze technique works on almost any root vegetable you have on hand
02 -
- Overcooking during the boiling step means mushy carrots later, so check them early and often
- The glaze thickens fast once it starts bubbling, so have your carrots ready to toss in immediately
03 -
- Cut carrots to the same size so they finish cooking at the same time
- Don't walk away once the glaze starts bubbling or it can burn quickly