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Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots

These brown sugar honey glazed carrots are sweet, savory, and roasted until perfectly tender with slightly caramelized edges. Made with just 6 main ingredients, they’re an easy, go-to side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any weeknight dinner in between!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Katie Youngs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds whole carrots
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Optional garnish: Fresh parsley or thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Peel, trim, and slice the carrots to a uniform thickness (but not too thin, as they’ll shrink while roasting).  
  • Arrange the carrots on the baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle them with kosher salt to taste.
  • Place the carrots in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: Melt the butter in the microwave, then mix with brown sugar, honey, remaining olive oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl. If the glaze is too thick, microwave it for 30-60 seconds to thin it out. You want it to be a pourable consistency. 
  • Remove the carrots from the oven, drizzle them with the glaze, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until they reach your desired tenderness.
  • When finished, season them with another pinch of kosher salt, garnish, and serve!

Notes

  • Lining your sheet pan with parchment makes cleanup a breeze and helps prevent the glaze from sticking or burning onto your baking sheet.
  • The brown sugar and honey glaze will continue to thicken and caramelize the longer the carrots roast. I pulled mine out a little early for a lighter glaze, but if you let them go longer, you’ll get deeper caramelization and more intense flavor.
  • The nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.  It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 25376IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

Find it online at sugarandsnappeas.com!