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These glazed carrots are made with 3 ingredients including brown sugar and butter then roasted until caramelized until tender. An easy side dish for dinners and holidays.

Our family loves side dish recipes with carrots whether it is parmesan roasted carrots, brown sugar glazed carrots or balsamic roasted carrots!

Spoonful of glazed carrots.
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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

We eat lots of veggies at our house, especially during busy weeknights. These brown sugar carrots are a staple recipe, as well as parmesan broccoli, roasted asparagus and baked sweet potato fries.

These glazed carrots are so easy to make and are a delicious side dish for any dinner. The brown sugar and butter caramelizes the carrots and when I’m craving something a little sweet, these candied carrots hit the spot.

Ingredients

  • Carrots (sliced or baby carrots)
  • Brown sugar
  • Butter

How to Make Glazed Carrots

Making candied carrots on skillet.
  • Saute. Add 1/2 inch water to an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Saute carrots for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Coat. Drain the water and then add in the butter and sugar. Stir until coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast carrots. Place carrots in the oven and roast 10-15 minutes, or until fork tender and the sugar has caramelized. Alternatively, keep cooking in the pan until tender.
Glazed carrots.

Cooking Tips for the Best Side Dish

  • Type of carrot – This recipe can be made with any type of carrot, but I prefer to peel large carrots and slice them into about 1/2″ by 3″ pieces. You can also use baby carrots, but they will need a little longer to cook. If I’m using baby carrots, I’ll usually slice them in half.
  • Healthier swap – For a healthier alternative, you can sub honey for brown sugar.
  • Make ahead – I prefer the crockpot cooking method if I want to make these carrots ahead of time. Add all ingredients to crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Then when ready to serve, quickly roast them in the oven for about 5-10 minutes so that they get caramelized.

Glazed Carrots Serving Suggestions

These caramelized carrots make the perfect side dish and pair perfectly with any of the main dishes below. We especially like to make them for the holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner or Easter brunch.

Glazed carrots in crockpot.

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Glazed Carrots Recipe

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Author: Jamielyn Nye
These glazed carrots are made with 3 ingredients including brown sugar and butter then roasted until caramelized until tender. An easy side dish for dinners and holidays.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds sliced carrots (can also use baby carrots)
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar (or honey)

S&P to taste

Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat oven to 400°F. 
  • Saute. Add 1/2 inch water to an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 2 pounds sliced carrots and boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the water and then add in the 3 Tablespoons butter and 2 Tablespoons brown sugar. Stir until coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 
  • Roast carrots. Place carrots in the oven and roast 10-15 minutes or until fork tender and the sugar has caramelized. Alternatively, you can keep cooking in the pan until tender. 
  • Serve. Keep warm in skillet until ready to serve. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with fresh herbs if desired. 

Notes

Crockpot version: You can also make these glazed carrots in the crockpot. Simply place all the ingredients in the crockpot and cook on high for 3 hours. If you want them to start caramelizing, roast in the oven for an additional 5 minutes at 425°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 25435IU | Vitamin C: 8.9mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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FAQs

Can I make these in the crockpot?

These glazed carrots can also be made super easily in the crockpot. Simply place all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours. They won’t start caramelizing in the crockpot…so if you want them to caramelize, roast in the oven for an additional 5 minutes at 425°F.

Can I make these carrots in advance?

I prefer to prep the carrots ahead of time and wait to roast on the day of serving them, but you can make them ahead and reheat them on the stovetop up to two days ahead of time.

How to store leftover carrots?

Store leftover carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Brown sugar carrots in pan.

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