Cranberry Glazed Baby Carrots
Sweet, tangy, and bursting with festive flavor, these Cranberry Glazed Baby Carrots are the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. Tender baby carrots are steamed to perfection and then coated in a luscious glaze made from smooth cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of freshly squeezed orange juice, with hints of orange zest and warming cinnamon. The vibrant combination of sweet and citrusy flavors makes this an irresistible addition to your holiday table or weeknight dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is as quick as it is elegant. Garnish with fresh parsley for an eye-catching finish and serve warm to complement roasted meats, cozy casseroles, or plant-based mains. Add this simple yet sophisticated dish to your recipe repertoire for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 0.5 cup cranberry sauce (smooth or whole berry)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and drain the baby carrots, removing any debris or wilted pieces.
In a medium saucepan, bring 0.5 cup of water to a boil over medium heat. Add the baby carrots, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover. Steam the carrots for 7-8 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, ground cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the mixture is smooth and combined.
Add the drained carrots back into the saucepan and gently toss to coat them evenly in the cranberry glaze.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the glaze has thickened slightly.
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving bowl and optionally sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy your Cranberry Glazed Baby Carrots as a delicious side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 206 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% | |
*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.
