Description
Glazed Carrots are a warm, glossy, sweet side dish that brings festive magic to your table. Perfect for Christmas or Thanksgiving, these tender carrots are coated in a buttery glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and sliced on a diagonal
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the sliced carrots in a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, then mix in honey, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Pour the warm glaze over the carrots and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway, until the carrots are tender and glossy.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey to make this recipe vegan-friendly while maintaining sweetness.
- For a lighter version, reduce the butter by half and add a splash of olive oil.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150-170 g)
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 375 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4.8 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg
Keywords: Glazed Carrots, glazed carrot side dish, oven roasted carrots, holiday carrots, buttery carrots