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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 teaspoon 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 (1/2 cup) in an 11x7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle cinnamon (1 teaspoon), allspice (1/2 teaspoon), nutmeg (1/4 teaspoon), salt (1 1/4 teaspoons), and pepper (1/2 teaspoon) over the butter and mix together with a fork.
    Step 3 how to make candied roasted carrots, Mix.
  • Add carrots (2 pounds) and toss to coat evenly.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar (1/8 cup) 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 (2 tablespoons), and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves (1 1/2 teaspoons). Serve.
    Step 6 how to make candied roasted carrots, Drizzle with honey.

Notes

  1. Get that perfect glaze. As the carrots roast, the butter and brown sugar melt together and thicken. If your glaze looks thin at first, don’t worry — it will continue to thicken as it cooks and slightly as it cools.
  2. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Spread the carrots out in a single layer so they roast instead of steam. This helps concentrate the flavor and gives you a richer, more caramelized finish.
  3. Stir halfway through. Giving the carrots a quick toss halfway through baking ensures everything cooks evenly and gets coated in that sweet, buttery glaze.
  4. Add brightness at the end. A small squeeze of lemon juice right before serving balances the sweetness and makes the flavors pop without overpowering the dish.

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