Sweet Carrots Recipe

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a quick and easy side dish recipe you can make with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword glazed carrots, glazed carrots recipe, sweet carrot recipe, sweet carrots

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 175kcal

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Toss in the carrots, followed by the brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
3 tablespoons butter, 2 pounds carrots, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon salt, Pinch ground black pepper
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the sauce has reduced to a bubbling glaze.
The glaze will thicken a little more once it is removed from heat. Serve immediately topped with the freshly topped parsley if desired.
Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

While you can slice the carrots ahead of time, coating them in the brown sugar glaze is best done right before serving. The butter in the glaze will solidify when refrigerated.

Top maple glazed carrots with freshly chopped parsley for a contrast in color and flavor. Alternatively, use a different favorite herb like rosemary or thyme.

Feel free to add your favorite fresh herbs right in the glaze to infuse it with flavor. This is best done with rosemary!

Sometimes I like to add a fresh squeeze of lemon juice to give it a pop of fresh citrus.

You don't need to peel the carrots if they're organic, but I recommend scrubbing them very well. It adds a different texture and rustic appeal.