Buttery Glazed Carrots

These glazed carrots are a great side dish with a buttery brown sugar glaze. A little sweet, a little savory, and loved by everyone!

This quick carrot recipe comes together in minutes on the stovetop (in just one pan!).

A Sweet & Easy Side Dish

Glazed carrots are an inexpensive dish with lots of flavor.
The brown sugar glaze uses ingredients you likely have.
It cooks in just one pan, meaning less mess and fewer dishes.
Glazed carrots are super easy to make and add a pop of color and a bit of sweetness to your meal.
Perfect for a weeknight or a holiday like Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving!

How to Make Glazed Carrots

You can use this recipe for glazed carrots of any kind. Try regular, rainbow, or baby carrots. Garden fresh carrots are usually more tender and will need less cooking time.

Baby carrots are easiest as you don’t need to peel or chop them.

Combine all ingredients in a skillet or saucepan per the recipe below.
Simmer covered over medium-high heat until fork-tender.
Remove the lid and cook until the glaze thickens. So easy!

Variations

Replace maple syrup with honey if desired.
Add a sprig of fresh thyme, a sprinkle of pecans, or even a squeeze of orange juice or lemon juice.
Garnish with fresh herbs (we like parsley or thyme).

a pan with carrots, butter and brown sugar

Tips for Perfect Glazed Carrots

You can use fresh or frozen, whole or baby carrots.
Cut the thicker ends of carrots in half so they cook evenly.
Garden carrots will cook faster than store-bought carrots.
Prepare the carrots up to 4 days ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

a pan of glazed carrots with parsley and pepper

Got Leftovers?

This glazed carrot recipe will last 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat leftover glazed carrots in a frying pan, the oven, or a microwave.

They can be eaten chilled and added to salads too!

Crazy for Carrots!

Got more carrots? For the grand finale, try carrot cake cookies, carrot cake cheesecake or carrot cake!

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Glazed carrots are a flavorful side dish that’s so simple to make! This recipe can be doubled to feed a crowd.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Combine carrots, water, brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup in a skillet over medium heat.
Stir occasionally until butter is melted. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 8-10 minutes or until carrots are just becoming tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove lid and turn the heat up to high, continue cooking until water is evaporated and carrots are coated in glaze.
Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

*I recommend using maple syrup but you can substitute honey instead or leave it out entirely for brown sugar glazed carrots.
You can use fresh or frozen, whole or baby carrots for this recipe.
Ensure the carrots are about the same size so they cook evenly, cut the thicker ends in half if needed.
Fresh garden carrots will cook faster than store bought carrots.
You can make glazed carrots in the microwave. Place carrots in a dish and add about 1/2″ of water. Cover and microwave for 6-7 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add glaze ingredients and cook 1-2 minutes more.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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