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Candied Carrots

Soft, sweet, and buttery candied carrots with a rich brown sugar glaze. Easy oven recipe that’s perfect for holidays or weeknights.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword carrots side dishes, vegetable side dishes, vegetarian side dishes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 179kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled + sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/8 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
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Instructions

  • Arrange an oven rack to the bottom third of the oven. Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  • Pour melted butter in an 11X7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, salt and pepper over butter and mix together with a fork.
    Step 3 how to make candied roasted carrots, Mix.
  • Add carrots and toss to coat evenly.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar in an even layer over carrots.
    Step 4 how to make candied carrots, Add carrots and toss to coat. Sprinkle the brown sugar. Mix.
  • Cover baking dish with foil and bake until carrots are tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove foil, stir carrots, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Serve.
    Step 6 how to make candied roasted carrots, Drizzle with honey.

Notes

  1. Switch Up The Carrots: You can use whole carrots and slice them into coins or use whole baby carrots.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 19319IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 50mg