Description
Maple and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a delightful side dish that combines tender carrots with a sweet, glossy glaze. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
- Fresh Carrots
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Brown Sugar
- Butter (or olive oil)
- Cinnamon
- Salt
Instructions
- Peel and cut fresh carrots into 1-inch pieces.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup brown sugar until combined.
- Add the carrots to the skillet, coating them in the glaze, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally until fork-tender.
- Finish with a pinch of cinnamon and salt before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, steam the carrots before glazing. Substitute maple syrup with honey or add nutmeg for a unique twist.