Description
These Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots are a sweet and savory side dish featuring tender carrots coated in a buttery, honey-brown sugar glaze with warm spices. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop, they offer a delightful combination of flavors and a beautiful glossy finish, making them an ideal accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds carrots, cut into ½ inch pieces (about 6 cups)
- â…“ cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Glaze Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
Garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Carrots: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and minced garlic, cooking for about 7 minutes while stirring frequently to lightly soften the carrots and release the garlic’s aroma.
- Prepare the Glaze Mixture: While the carrots cook, combine brown sugar, honey, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. The mixture will become sticky, forming the flavorful glaze.
- Glaze and Cook Carrots: Pour the glaze mixture over the carrots in the skillet and stir to evenly coat them. Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender but retain a slight crispness and are beautifully glazed.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley over the glazed carrots. Serve immediately to enjoy the warm, sweet, and spiced flavors at their best.
Notes
- For more tenderness, cook the glazed carrots an extra 2-3 minutes.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweet flavor.
- Adjust the spices to your preference, adding more cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm aromatic flavor.
- Use fresh parsley as garnish for visual appeal and a pop of color.
- This dish can be prepared in advance and reheated gently on the stovetop.
