Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots (Print version)
Tender carrots in a rich buttery brown sugar glaze, offering the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors for any meal.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices or baby carrots
→ Glaze
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
06 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
07 - 2 tbsp water
→ Garnish
08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Method:
01 - Place the sliced carrots in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes, until carrots are just tender. Drain well.
02 - In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon (if using), and 2 tablespoons water. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is bubbling.
03 - Add the drained carrots back to the pan. Toss to coat evenly in the glaze. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are glossy and heated through.
04 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- They come together in about 20 minutes but look like you spent much longer on them
- The glaze transforms ordinary carrots into something people actually get excited about eating
02 -
- Overcooking the carrots in the first step makes them mushy once glazed, so err on the side of slightly underdone
- The glaze thickens quickly as it cools, so dont let it reduce too much in the pan
03 -
- Use a pan large enough to toss the carrots without spilling over the sides
- Keep the glaze moving in the pan so the sugar doesnt burn on the bottom