Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
This Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe is sweet and savory with a buttery cinnamon glaze and tender caramelized edges.
Servings: 6
Calories: 199kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Small Saucepan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 9 medium carrots roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ stick butter unsalted
- 50 grams light brown sugar about ¼ cup
- 2-4 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Add carrots and olive oil to 9x13 casserole dish and mix around to coat.
- Melt butter, brown sugar and honey in a pan on the stovetop. Pour over the carrots then sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until carrots are desired tenderness.
Notes
- Don’t Skip the Preheating: Ensures proper caramelization.
- Toss Well: Coat the carrots thoroughly for the best flavor distribution.
- Check for Tenderness: Roast until fork-tender but not mushy.
- Adjust Sweetness: Add more or less honey and sugar to taste.
- Cut to Size: Be sure to chop your thicker carrots into similar sizes for even cooking.
- Refrigerator: Once cooled, place in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freezer: Place in a labeled freezer bag, remove as much air as you can, and keep for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Reheat carrots in the microwave, on the stovetop or in the oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 15522IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.4mg
