Candied Carrots
Transform your carrots into a show-stopping side dish with this irresistibly sweet and buttery Candied Carrots recipe! Perfectly tender carrot slices are glazed in a luscious mix of brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon, creating a glossy, caramel-like coating that’s both decadent and easy to prepare. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this quick recipe highlights natural sweetness while adding a touch of warmth from cinnamon and a hint of freshness from optional parsley garnish. Whether served alongside a holiday feast or as an everyday dinner upgrade, these carrots are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Make this stunning side dish today and watch it become an instant favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into even-sized slices, about 1/4-inch thick. Alternatively, you can use baby carrots and leave them whole.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine until the sugar is dissolved, creating a smooth syrup.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and toss them to coat evenly in the syrup mixture.
Pour in the water and stir. Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the carrots to steam and soften. Let this cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly. Stir the carrots as the liquid reduces and thickens into a glossy glaze, about 5-8 more minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the glaze seems too thick, you can add a splash of water to loosen it slightly.
Transfer the candied carrots to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.1 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.0 g | 105% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 627 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
