Amazing 20-Minute Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Create perfectly sweet and tender Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots, a simple and delicious side dish ideal for any weeknight meal or holiday gathering. This recipe guarantees a buttery glaze that even kids will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop Simmering and Glazing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the sliced carrots in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until carrots are tender-crisp.
- Drain the carrots well.
- Return the drained carrots to the saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper to the carrots.
- Stir constantly until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves, creating a thick glaze that coats the carrots, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute honey for brown sugar if you prefer a different sweetness profile.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cinnamon along with the salt and pepper.
- Ensure the carrots are drained thoroughly before glazing to prevent a watery sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg