Honey Glazed Carrot Recipe
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Honey Glazed Carrot Recipe
Description
The Honey Glazed Carrot Recipe features chunks of large carrots simmered in just enough water to soften them without turning mushy. After draining, the carrots are returned to the warm pan and combined with unsalted butter, honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and fine sea salt. The residual heat gently melts the butter and honey, creating a sticky, lightly spiced glaze that clings to the carrot pieces. This results in tender carrots with a sweet, subtly spiced flavor profile.
The use of cinnamon and nutmeg adds warmth without overpowering, allowing the natural sweetness of the carrots and honey to shine through. The method avoids high heat after simmering, preventing the carrots from becoming too soft or losing texture.
This dish can be served immediately as a warm side, complementing a variety of main courses. The simple technique highlights familiar ingredients, making it approachable for home cooks looking for a seasonal carrot preparation with gentle sweetness and spice.
A practical note for cooks: precut baby carrots can be substituted but may require a slightly longer simmering time to reach the same tenderness. Stirring thoroughly helps coat all pieces in the glaze evenly.
Ingredients
- 4 carrot cut into ½ inch pieces, large
- 1 tablespoons butter unsalted
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Heat 1-2 inches of water in a medium saucepan. When at a low simmer, add carrots.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, or until soft. Drain well and add back to warm saucepan, keeping off heat.
- Add butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, fine sea salt and honey. Mix until coated, serve immediately. The residual heat from the pan should be enough to melt butter and honey, but if now, put on low heat until just combined.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Notes
- Precut baby carrots can be used but need extra simmering time to become tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 67 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 67kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 10280IU | 206% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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