Honey Glazed Carrots (Printable)
Tender carrots with sweet honey glaze, ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Drain thoroughly.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in honey, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Add the drained carrots to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly and cook for another 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are glossy and lightly caramelized.
04 - Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze transforms humble carrots into something that feels special enough for holidays but simple enough for Tuesday dinner
- Even self proclaimed carrot haters ask for seconds when they taste that sweet glossy coating
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- Do not skip the parcooking step or your carrots will be raw in the middle before the glaze properly caramelizes
- Keep the heat at medium because honey and sugar burn quickly over high heat
03 -
- Use a light colored skillet so you can see exactly when the glaze starts to turn golden brown
- Toss the carrots gently instead of stirring vigorously to keep them from breaking apart