Honey Glazed Carrots (Printable)
Tender carrots coated in sweet honey butter glaze with caramelized edges. Ready in 25 minutes.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks or rounds
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How to make it:
01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in honey, brown sugar (if using), salt, and black pepper until combined.
03 - Add the drained carrots to the skillet. Toss to coat and cook for another 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are glossy and caramelized.
04 - Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze transforms ordinary carrots into something that tastes like it came from a restaurant kitchen
- Ready in under 30 minutes but impressive enough for holiday tables
- Even people who swear they hate vegetables will ask for seconds
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- Drain the carrots well after boiling or water will prevent proper glazing
- Keep the heat at medium so the honey does not burn and turn bitter
- Stir frequently during the glazing stage for even caramelization
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- Use a light-colored pan so you can see when the glaze starts to caramelize
- If the glaze gets too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it up