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Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

These Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a sweet and savory side dish, perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners. The carrots are sautéed and simmered in a luscious glaze of butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, resulting in tender-crisp carrots coated in a rich, glossy glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2025
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish optional

Equipment

  • Vegetable peeler
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large skillet or saucepan with lid
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Wash and peel the carrots. Slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds or bias-cut slices.
  2. In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften slightly.
  4. Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp and the glaze has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally.
  6. (Optional) Remove the lid from the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the glaze has reduced and become thick and glossy.
  7. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired.

Notes

For a truly decadent glaze, reduce the glaze by removing the lid and cooking on medium-high heat until thickened. Don't overcook the carrots; they should be tender-crisp. Adjust sweetness to your liking. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat or experiment with other spices like ginger, cardamom, rosemary, or thyme. Glazed carrots can be made ahead of time and reheated. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.