Description
The Best Glazed Carrots Recipe is a quick and flavorful side dish made with tender carrots, butter, brown sugar, and honey for a glossy sweet glaze. Perfect for holiday dinners, weeknight meals, and family gatherings, these buttery glazed carrots are easy to make and pair beautifully with chicken, ham, beef, and other comforting main dishes.
Ingredients
2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Peel the carrots and slice them into even diagonal pieces so they cook evenly.
2. Add the carrots, butter, brown sugar, honey, salt, black pepper, and water to a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
3. Stir gently as the butter melts and the sugar begins to dissolve into the liquid.
4. Cover the pan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the carrots begin to turn tender.
5. Remove the lid and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the liquid reduces into a glossy glaze that coats the carrots.
6. Test the carrots with a fork and cook a little longer if needed until they are tender but not falling apart.
7. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
These carrots are best when cut into similar-sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
For a deeper flavor, let the glaze simmer uncovered until it thickens slightly before serving.
A small pinch of cinnamon can be added for a warm holiday-style variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg