Candied Carrots: Easy Recipe for a Sweet Side Dish Delight
This easy candied carrots recipe makes a sweet and savory side dish that’s perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the baby carrots until tender.
- Drain the carrots and set aside.
- In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and honey; stir until well combined.
- Add the cooked carrots back into the pot and stir until they are evenly coated.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a slightly spicy flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: candied carrots, sweet side dish, easy recipe