Description
Glazed Carrots are a delicious and festive side dish perfect for holiday gatherings like Christmas and Thanksgiving. They are sweet, tender, and coated in a buttery glaze that enhances their natural flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the brown sugar, water, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the glaze has thickened.
- Serve warm as a side dish for your holiday meals.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme before serving.
- These glazed carrots can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg