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Mouthwatering Glazed Carrots Recipe

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This Mouthwatering Glazed Carrots recipe features tender carrot sticks cooked in a sweet, buttery glaze made from brown sugar and honey. The carrots are simmered and then sautéed until perfectly caramelized, offering a delicious, lightly sweet side dish that’s simple to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Carrots

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 x 3 inch sticks

Glaze

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Simmer the Carrots: Add the peeled and cut carrots along with 1/2 cup of water to a saucepan. Heat over medium-high until the water begins to simmer. Cover the pan and let the carrots cook for 3 minutes to begin softening.
  2. Evaporate the Water: Remove the lid from the saucepan and continue cooking the carrots uncovered. Allow the water to evaporate almost completely, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes. This concentrates the flavor and prepares the carrots for glazing.
  3. Add the Glaze Ingredients: Stir in the salted butter, brown sugar, and honey to the carrots. Continuously stir while cooking for another 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the sugar and honey to caramelize and coat the carrots evenly.
  4. Finish and Season: When the carrots are fork-tender and the sauce has reached a glossy caramelized consistency, remove the pan from heat. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Let the carrots cool slightly before serving for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use fresh, firm carrots for the best texture and flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of honey and brown sugar depending on your desired sweetness level.
  • Salted butter adds depth of flavor, but you can substitute with unsalted butter and add salt accordingly.
  • Stir continuously when glazing to prevent burning the sugar.
  • These glazed carrots can be served warm or at room temperature.

Keywords: glazed carrots, buttered carrots, brown sugar carrots, honey glazed carrots, side dish, easy vegetable recipes

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