Description
This buttery brown sugar glazed carrots recipe offers a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors, making it an ideal side dish for any meal. Tender carrots are cooked on the stovetop until just soft, then coated with a glossy glaze made from brown sugar and butter, accented with a touch of salt and pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Carrots: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the sliced carrots and water. Cover the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are just tender.
- Evaporate Water: Remove the lid and continue cooking to let any remaining water evaporate completely from the pan.
- Add Glaze Ingredients: Add the butter, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to coat all the carrots evenly with the glaze.
- Thicken the Glaze: Cook for another 4–5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens and the carrots are glossy and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and, if desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve the glazed carrots warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of maple syrup along with the glaze ingredients.
- Baby carrots can be substituted for sliced carrots; just adjust the cooking time slightly as needed.
