Indulge in these delicious Brown Sugar Carrots. Soft, tender carrots, coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze that everyone will love.
Everyone will eat their vegetables when it comes to this Brown Sugar Carrots recipe. Tender cooked carrots are covered in a buttery brown sugar glaze and cooked to perfection. Every bite is a sweet experience and your guests will keep coming back for more.
For more carrot recipes you have to also check out my Curried Carrots, Carrot Fritters, and even my Carrot Bundt Cake!
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Why We love These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- They take less than 30 minutes to cook so it’s an easy recipe to make on busy weeknights.
- All you need is 7 ingredients for these delicious carrots, and a lot are likely already in your kitchen.
- They’re a great side dish to take to Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or any family or group gathering.
Recipe Ingredients
Brown Sugar – The sweetness that is used to create the delicious and beautiful glaze.
Baby Carrots – Bite sized carrots to easily enjoy every bite.
Butter – A savory element that soaks into each carrot.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
Variations
Butter – I use salted butter but you can use unsalted butter, brown butter, or even olive oil if you do not have butter on hand.
Light Brown Sugar – This can easily be substituted with dark brown sugar if that what what you have in your kitchen. You could also use maple syrup as well.
Carrots – I like using baby carrots because it is easier to serve and less cooking time but you can also use larger carrots if you prefer. Just be sure to use fresh carrots and adjust the cooking time if needed.
How to Make Brown Sugar Carrots
Step #1: In a large pot on your stove top over medium-high heat, add the butter, carrots, brown sugar, and water and bring to a boil.
Step #2: Then cover the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
Step #3: After 5 minutes remove the cover and turn the heat back up to medium to cook until all the water has evaporated and the carrots are tender.
Step #4: Add the salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Then remove from the heat.
Step #5: Finally, serve and enjoy!
FAQs
If you are wanting to add in more flavor some ingredients I would recommend would be ½ a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, a splash of maple syrup for extra sweetness, or even a hint of paprika for a mild smoky flavor.
I like serving these carrots alongside a protein like a turkey or a roast chicken, but you can also serve these carrots with shrimp or tofu or even add them to a salad.
Storage Information
You can store any leftovers of your brown sugar carrots in an airtight container in your fridge for 4-5 days. To reheat you can do so on the stovetop over medium heat with a splash of water or pat of butter. You can also reheat in the microwave until everything has warmed through.
You can freeze these carrots in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 2 months. However, note the texture may be slightly altered after being frozen.
More Recipes To Check Out
Brown Sugar Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz baby carrots
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp light brown sugar
- salt and pepper - to taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley - for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the butter, carrots, brown sugar, and water and bring to a boil.
- Then cover the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes remove the cover and turn the heat back up to medium to cook until all the water has evaporated and the carrots are tender.
- Add the salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Then remove from the heat.
- Finally, serve and enjoy!
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The carrots came out soft with a light coating that made them delicious.
Such a good side, the carrots were soft and had a smooth, sweet coating.