Glazed Carrots Buttery Glossy Coated (Printable)

Sweet tender carrots with buttery brown sugar glaze. Ready in 30 minutes for an elegant side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
04 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
06 - 1/4 cup water
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Place sliced carrots in a large skillet. Add water, butter, and brown sugar.
02 - Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until butter and sugar dissolve completely.
03 - Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork.
04 - Remove lid and continue cooking 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates and carrots are coated in a glossy glaze.
05 - Season with salt and black pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of carrots intensifies as they cook down in the glaze
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like it took much longer
  • Works alongside everything from weeknight chicken to holiday roasts
02 -
  • Keep an eye on the pan during the final uncovered stage so the glaze does not burn
  • The glaze is ready when it coats the back of a spoon and looks thick and shiny
  • These carrots are best served immediately but can be kept warm for up to 30 minutes
03 -
  • Cut the carrots into uniform slices so some do not turn to mush while others stay crunchy
  • If the glaze reduces too quickly, add another splash of water and continue cooking
  • Make these ahead by cooking them until tender, then finish the glazing step just before serving

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