Ingredients
2 lbs carrots (peeled and sliced evenly)
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional: 1 tbsp orange juice or 1 tbsp bourbon
Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Peel and slice carrots into even pieces.
2. Boil carrots for 6–8 minutes until just tender; drain well.
3. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and honey; stir until slightly thickened.
4. Add carrots to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
5. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the glaze clings.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add optional orange juice or bourbon for depth of flavor.
8. Garnish with parsley or thyme and serve warm.
Notes
For an oven version, roast glazed carrots at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Make ahead: Prepare a day before and reheat with 1 tbsp water or butter.
Substitute honey with maple syrup for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop or Oven Roasted
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg