Even the most staunch veggie haters will adore these carrots coated in a sticky sweet glaze. They’re so simple to make you won’t even believe it! Serve these carrots alongside London broil or baked boneless pork chops for a fabulous and memorable meal. One thing I always have in my fridge is a bag of carrots. They’re inexpensive, last for weeks and make for a perfect side dish. These candied carrots dress up your basic steamed carrots with a brown sugar and butter glaze that is out of this world delicious! You can have this side dish on your table in about 15 minutes which makes it perfect for those busy days when you’re trying to get dinner made in a hurry.
Candied Carrots Ingredients
This recipe is made with carrots, butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper and parsley.
How do you make candied carrots?
Place the carrots in a large pan with some water, then simmer until the carrots are tender. Drain any excess water from the pan, then add butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook until a glaze forms, then add a sprinkle of parsley and enjoy!
Tips for the perfect dish
You can cut your carrots into slices or sticks, either way will work fine. You can also use whole baby carrots if you don’t want to do any peeling or chopping.This dish can be prepared up to 2 days before you plan to serve it. Store the finished carrots in an airtight container in the fridge, then reheat on the stove until warmed through.Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Candied carrots will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Flavor Variations
This recipe is great as-is, but you can add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
Vegetables: You can add other root vegetables such as parsnips, sweet potatoes and beets for a variety of flavors and textures.Sweetener: No brown sugar on hand? Honey and maple syrup both make great substitutes.Spices: Feel free to add a pinch of spice to the skillet such as cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice or ground ginger.
I make these candied carrots as a side to a roasted chicken, and they’re always on our Easter table alongside our holiday ham. However you decide to serve your carrots, they’re sure to be a huge hit!
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