Brown Sugar Carrots
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5
Brown Sugar Carrots
Description
To make Brown Sugar Carrots, carrots are peeled and cut into ½-inch slices or 1-inch pieces for thin carrots. They are simmered in salted water just until tender-crisp to retain some bite and avoid mushiness. After draining, butter and brown sugar are added back to the pot and heated until melted and combined to create a glossy glaze coating the carrots evenly. A pinch of salt balances the sweetness.
The cooking method preserves the carrot’s natural texture and sweetness, while the glaze adds a smooth, buttery finish with caramel notes from the brown sugar. Variations allow for adding warm spices like cinnamon or garnishing with herbs such as thyme.
This side dish can be served warm alongside many main courses. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to five days and can be reheated gently. Alternative cooking methods like steaming or microwaving are also suitable depending on convenience and preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Peel carrots and cut them into ½-inch slices.
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and simmer 5-6 minutes or until carrots are tender-crisp (do not overcook). Drain well.
- Add butter, brown sugar, and salt to the same pot. Toss with carrots and cook until melted and smooth.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For thin carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces instead of slices for even cooking.
- Check carrots early to avoid overcooking; thinner or fresher carrots cook faster.
- For a thicker glaze, simmer butter and brown sugar for 1-2 minutes before adding carrots.
- Adding warm spices like cinnamon or garnishing with thyme can enhance the flavor.
- Leftovers store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days and reheat gently.
- Carrots can be steamed or microwaved as alternatives to boiling; when microwaving, use a covered bowl with some water and cook on high for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 119 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 363mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 19119IU | 382% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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