Description
These buttery, sweet glazed carrots are the perfect holiday side dish, ideal for Christmas dinner or Thanksgiving spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional for extra glaze)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the carrots in salted water until just tender, about 6–8 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet, then stir in brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon to create a glaze.
- Drain the carrots and toss them in the glaze until fully coated.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing honey or brown sugar.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg