5 from 15 votes
Mouthwatering Glazed Carrots
Mouthwatering Glazed Carrots are tender carrot sticks cooked first in water to soften, then coated in a butter, brown sugar, and honey glaze that caramelizes to a sweet, shiny finish. The balance of sweetness with salt and black pepper seasoning enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots. This preparation results in a flavorful side dish with a glossy texture that suits a variety of meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
208 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrot peeled and cut into 1/2 x 3 inch sticks
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 tablespoons butter salted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/4 cup honey
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add carrots and water to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover and cook for 3 minutes.
- Remove lid and cook uncovered until nearly all water is evaporated out, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in butter, brown sugar, and honey. Stir to coat carrots and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes while continuously stirring carrots.
- Once carrots are fork tender and the sauce has caramelized, remove from heat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
506mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
25495IU
(510%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 25495IU | 510% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.