Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Brown sugar glazed carrots are smothered in brown sugar and butter for an easy side dish that’s perfect for a holiday meal or weekday dinner.

These brown sugar glazed carrots are a simple, classic side dish made with just a few ingredients. The carrots cook until tender, then are coated in a rich butter and brown sugar glaze that adds just the right touch of sweetness.

They’re quick to make and work just as well for holiday meals as they do for busy weeknight dinners. With minimal prep and plenty of flavour, this is an easy side dish you’ll find yourself making again and again.

Tips for Best Results

• Slice evenly – Cut the carrots into similar sizes so they cook at the same rate and stay tender, not mushy.
• Don’t overcook – Simmer just until fork-tender. Overcooking can make the carrots too soft once glazed.
• Drain well – Make sure to remove excess water before adding the butter and sugar so the glaze thickens properly.
• Let the glaze thicken – Give it a few minutes to cook down so it becomes rich and coats the carrots nicely.
• Stir gently – Toss the carrots carefully to keep them intact while coating them evenly.
• Adjust sweetness – Taste and add a little more salt if needed to balance the sweetness.
• Serve right away – These are best enjoyed warm when the glaze is fresh and glossy.

Ingredients for Glazed Carrots

• Carrots – Make sure they are cute uniformly so all the carrots cook at the same rate. You can also use baby carrots.
• Brown Sugar – You can substitute maple syrup or soney here.
• Butter – Use salted butter, if you use unsalted, add a little more salt.
• Salt – Helps make all the flavours really shine.

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How to Make Glazed Carrots

Yields: 6 Servings | Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs carrots peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. Place the carrots in a large pan and add 1 cup of water.
2. Bring the carrots to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are tender, and drain.
3. Add the butter, brown sugar and salt to the pan.
4. Stir to coat the carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5 mins.
5. Sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve.

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Yield: 6 Servings

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

These glazed carrots are smothered in brown sugar and butter for an easy side dish that’s perfect for a holiday meal or weekday dinner.

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs carrots peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

Place the carrots in a large pan and add 1 cup of water.
Bring the carrots to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are tender, and drain.
Add the butter, brown sugar and salt to the pan.
Stir to coat the carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5 mins.
Sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 169Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 339mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 5gSugar: 15gProtein: 1g

This information is provided as a courtesy and for entertainment purposes only. This information comes from online calculators. Although frugalmomeh.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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