Description
This Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots recipe offers a sweet and buttery side dish that’s quick and easy to prepare. Tender carrots are simmered and then coated in a luscious brown sugar and butter glaze, making it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 lbs Carrots, washed and peeled
Glaze
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Butter
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 ½ cup Water
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Cut the carrots into ½ inch thick slices and place them in a large skillet.
- Simmer Carrots: Add 1 ½ cups of water to the skillet, cover it, and simmer over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until the carrots become tender.
- Drain Excess Water: Remove any remaining water from the skillet once the carrots are tender.
- Add Glaze Ingredients: Stir in the brown sugar, butter, and salt into the skillet until the carrots are well coated. Continue cooking for 4-5 minutes until a thickened, glossy sauce forms around the carrots.
- Serve: Serve the glazed carrots warm as a deliciously sweet and buttery side dish.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste for more or less sweetness.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the glaze during cooking.
- These carrots pair well with roasted meats, such as chicken or beef.
- Make sure not to overcook the carrots to retain some texture and avoid them becoming mushy.
