Buttered Carrots – Spend with Pennies

Glazed carrots are a quick side dish with a buttery brown sugar glaze. A little sweet, a little salty, and appreciated by all!

This quick carrot recipe comes together in minutes on the stovetop (all in one pot!), making it the perfect vegetable to serve with a ham dinner or even your favorite pork chops or meatloaf with cheese. cornbread or fresh rolls!

A fast side

Carrots are an ingredient that we always have on hand and they are not expensive. They go with just about anything, especially a holiday dinner with all the fixings.

• It’s a cheap dish with lots of flavor.
• The Brown Sugar Buttercream Frosting uses ingredients you probably have on hand.
• It cooks in only a dish which means fewer dishes to wash.
• These glazed carrots aren’t just delicious, they’re also easy To do.
• Perfect for a a weeknight or a holiday like Easter, Christmas or Thanksgiving!

I always like to have a few good fresh vegetable dishes that are quick to prepare, it’s a favorite with kids and adults alike!

How to make glazed carrots

You can use this recipe to glaze any type of carrot, from regular carrots to baby carrots or even fresh from the garden. Garden carrots are generally more tender and require a little less time.

baby carrots save a few steps since they’re already the right size and peeled, but using whole carrots doesn’t take much longer.

1. Combine carrots, water and glaze ingredients in a skillet or saucepan (according to the recipe below).
2. Simmer covered over medium-high heat until tender when pierced with a fork.
3. Remove lid and bake until glaze thickens. Decorate with a little parsley if you wish!

Optional additions include a sprig of fresh thyme, a sprinkle of pecans, or even a drizzle of orange juice or lemon juice. Garnish with fresh herbs (we like parsley or thyme).

You can do honey glazed carrots replacing the maple syrup with honey in the sauce. Light or dark brown sugar will work in this recipe, dark has a bit more flavor.

Tips for a Great Side Dish

• You can use fresh or frozen, whole or baby carrots for this recipe.
• Make sure the carrots are about the same size so they cook evenly, halve the thicker ends if necessary.
• Garden-fresh carrots cook faster than store-bought carrots.
• Prepare the carrots up to 4 days in advance and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
• You can make glazed carrots in the microwave. Place the carrots in a dish and add about 1/2″ of water. Cover and microwave for 6-7 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add glaze ingredients and cook 1-2 minutes longer.

Got leftovers?

The recipe for glazed carrots last about 5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat leftover glazed carrots in a skillet, oven or microwave.

They can be eaten fresh and added to salads too!

More Favorite Carrots

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