Glazed Carrots with Buttery Glaze (Printable version)
Sweet carrots glazed in a buttery brown sugar coating—tender, glossy, and ready in 30 minutes as an elegant side.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1/4 cup water
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Place sliced carrots in a large skillet. Add water, unsalted butter, and brown sugar.
02 - Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until butter and sugar dissolve.
03 - Cover the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until carrots are just tender.
04 - Uncover and cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has evaporated and carrots are coated in a glossy glaze.
05 - Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
06 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Your carrots will glisten like little jewels with barely any effort at all.
- Even the self-proclaimed veggie skeptics will sneak extra scoops onto their plates whenever these appear.
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- Leaving the lid on too long can turn your carrots soft instead of just tender, so trust your fork test rather than the clock.
- I discovered swirling the pan at the end (instead of just stirring) helps the glaze coat every piece more evenly.
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- If you’re in a rush, microwave sliced carrots for three minutes before adding them to the skillet to speed up the cooking.
- Warming your serving bowl just before plating keeps the glaze glossy longer—learned that one the hard way!