Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish featuring tender carrots coated in a sweet and buttery honey glaze. Perfect for holidays or everyday meals, this recipe combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful and vibrant addition to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (or use baby carrots)
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat Butter: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the carrots.
- Sauté Carrots: Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking and slight browning.
- Add Glaze Ingredients: Stir in the honey, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper, combining thoroughly to coat the carrots.
- Simmer Covered: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots become tender and fully coated with the glaze.
- Thicken Glaze: Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 2–3 minutes, stirring to let the glaze thicken and intensify in flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the carrots if desired, then transfer to a serving dish and enjoy your honey glazed carrots.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of orange juice to the glaze.
- You can use baby carrots for convenience or slice whole carrots into even sticks or rounds.
