Glazed Carrots Sweet Butter (Printable)

Sweet tender carrots in buttery glossy glaze. Quick elegant side dish ready in 30 minutes.

# What's Needed:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
06 - 1/4 cup water
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Place sliced carrots in a large skillet. Add water, butter, and brown sugar to the pan.
02 - Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until butter melts and sugar dissolves completely.
03 - Cover skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes until carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork.
04 - Remove lid and continue cooking 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates and carrots are coated in a glossy glaze.
05 - Season with salt and black pepper. Toss carrots to distribute seasonings evenly.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • Turns skeptics into carrot lovers with just five minutes of active work
  • The glaze creates a restaurant quality finish using pantry staples you already have
02 -
  • Keep the heat at medium or lower once the glaze starts reducing, because high heat will cause the sugar to burn and turn bitter
  • The glaze is ready when it coats the back of a spoon and looks like warm syrup, not when the pan is completely dry
03 -
  • Use a light colored skillet so you can see when the glaze starts to turn amber and know exactly when to stop cooking
  • If your carrots are particularly thick, cut them into smaller pieces or give them a few extra minutes under the lid

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