Pineapple Juice Brown Sugar Glazed Baby Carrots
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Pineapple Juice Brown Sugar Glazed Baby Carrots—an effortless blend of sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors. Tender baby carrots are simmered to perfection in a luscious glaze made from tropical pineapple juice, rich brown sugar, and a hint of warm cinnamon, creating a vibrant dish that’s both comforting and refined. Finished with a cornstarch slurry for a luxuriously thick coating, these glazed carrots are the perfect pairing for holiday feasts, weeknight dinners, or any occasion that calls for a touch of sweetness on the table. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe serves four and promises to be a standout with minimal effort. A must-try for fans of glazed vegetables and bold, fruity flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 454 grams baby carrots
- 120 milliliters pineapple juice
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoons cornstarch
- 15 milliliters water
Instructions
Rinse the baby carrots under cold water to remove any dirt and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Set the saucepan over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the butter is fully melted and the brown sugar is dissolved. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
Add the baby carrots to the saucepan and mix to ensure they are evenly coated in the glaze.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the carrots simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
After the carrots have cooked for 15 minutes, remove the lid and pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan. Stir well to incorporate.
Increase the heat to medium and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens and clings to the carrots.
Remove the saucepan from heat and transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy the sweet and tangy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 327 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 375 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.
