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Honey Glazed Carrots

Honey-glazed carrots are such an easy side dish to throw together, and they go with everything! We have got a traditional recipe, plus two variations with flavors you will love!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrots, glazed carrots, Side, Side Dish
Servings: 4
Calories: 56kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 5 medium carrots peeled and cut into shape of your choice

For Traditional Glazed Carrots

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • Tablespoon brown sugar

For Balsamic Glazed Carrots

  • 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

For Honey Glazed Carrots

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange juice or lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme

Instructions

For Traditional Glazed Carrots

  • Steam or blanch carrots until they are tender. (To blanch, cook carrots in boiling water for about 3 minutes.)
  • In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar. Cook until butter is melted.
  • Add the carrots and stir. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the glaze clings to the carrots.

For Balsamic Glazed Carrots

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • In a large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and oil. Toss the carrots in the liquid until they are coated.
  • Spread carrots out on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until carrots start to brown on the edges. Halfway through the baking time, stir the carrots.
  • Optional: After you stir the carrots on the baking sheet, brush more of the balsamic mixture over the top.

For Honey Glazed Carrots

  • Wash, peel and slice carrots on a horizontally.
    Cutting board with cut carrots.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and cook until browned.
    Sauce pan with melted butter and wooden spoon.
  • Add the carrots and cook until carrots are tender, for 4 to 5 minutes.
    Skillet with sauté carrots.
  • Add honey, brown sugar, orange juice, and thyme. Stir to combine.
    Thyme, honey, orange juice and brown sugar added to sauté carrots. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the glaze clings to the carrots.
    Skillet with Glazed Carrots and wooden spoon.

Notes

Cooking times and nutrition facts are for our honey-glazed carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 12826IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg