Description
Easy Glazed Carrots are a quick and delicious side dish made with tender carrots, butter, brown sugar, and simple seasonings for a glossy, sweet, and savory finish. This easy glazed carrots recipe is perfect for holiday dinners, weeknight meals, Easter sides, and comforting family favorites.
Ingredients
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Peel the carrots and slice them into even rounds or diagonal pieces so they cook evenly.
2. Add the carrots, butter, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and water to a large skillet or saucepan.
3. Place the pan over medium heat and stir gently until the butter begins to melt.
4. Cover the pan and let the carrots simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
5. Remove the lid and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until the liquid reduces into a glossy glaze.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Slice the carrots evenly so they cook at the same speed and stay tender without turning mushy.
Keep the heat at medium so the glaze thickens gently instead of burning.
For a slightly deeper flavor, let the glaze bubble for an extra minute right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg