Carrots Glacees
Elevate your side dish game with Carrots Glacées, a classic French recipe that transforms simple carrots into a luxurious, glossy delight. Tender carrot slices are gently simmered with unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and a touch of salt, then finished with a rich, caramelized glaze that enhances their natural sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this elegant yet easy dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or vegetarian mains. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or weeknight meals, these buttery glazed carrots can be served as-is or garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Whether you're hosting or looking to elevate your everyday menu, Carrots Glacées deliver sophistication and flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 120 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized pieces, such as thick coins, sticks, or oblique slices. This ensures uniform cooking.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, combine the carrots, butter, sugar, salt, and water.
Place the skillet over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar and coat the carrots evenly.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the carrots cook for about 10 minutes, or until they start to become tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Allow the liquid to reduce and form a glossy glaze, stirring often, for about 7-10 minutes. Be careful not to let the caramelized sugar burn.
Once the glaze is thick and evenly coats the carrots, remove the pan from the heat.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.2 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1533 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1608 mg | 34% | |
*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.
