Honey Glazed Carrots (Printable Version)
Sweet and glossy carrots perfect for any meal
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks or rounds
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# Method:
01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in honey, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper until combined.
03 - Add the drained carrots to the skillet. Toss to coat and cook for another 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots are glossy and caramelized.
04 - Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- The glaze transforms humble carrots into something that feels like a restaurant side dish
- They reheat beautifully for meal prep or make-ahead holiday cooking
02 -
- Overcooking the carrots in the first step makes them mushy. They'll finish cooking in the glaze, so err on the side of underdone
- The glaze thickens quickly once the carrots hit the pan. Lower the heat if it starts to look too thick or sticky
03 -
- Pat the carrots dry after boiling so the glaze sticks properly instead of sliding off
- Room temperature honey incorporates much faster than cold honey straight from the pantry