Maple Syrup Glazed Carrots Recipe
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Maple Syrup Glazed Carrots Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by steaming peeled and sliced carrots with water and salt in a covered sauté pan until nearly soft. Then the lid is removed and a mixture of butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg is added. The carrots simmer in this glaze for a few minutes, allowing the sweetness and spices to infuse the tender vegetables.
The result is very soft carrots coated in a slightly thick, sweet, and warmly spiced sauce. The cinnamon and nutmeg contribute gentle aromatic notes, complementing the natural carrot flavor. The process enhances the carrots’ texture, yielding a smooth and pleasant mouthfeel.
These glazed carrots can serve as a side dish to roasted meats or holiday dinners, offering a mildly sweet contrast to savory main courses.
The notes suggest additional spices such as clove and allspice for variation, or a pinch of cayenne for a spicy-sweet twist, allowing customization depending on preference.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 cup water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Set a large sauté pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Place the carrots, water, and salt in the pan. Cover and steam the carrots for 10-12 minutes, until mostly soft.
- Remove the lid and add in the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Allow the mixture to melt and mix. Stir and simmer the carrots in the glaze another 2-4 minutes, until they are very soft. Then taste, and add more salt if needed.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste; clove and allspice add warmth, while cayenne offers a spicy kick.
- Ensure carrots are mostly soft after steaming before adding the glaze for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25lb | |
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 620mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 19299IU | 386% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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