Honey Glazed Carrots (Printable)
Tender carrots coated in sweet honey glaze, ready in 25 minutes. Perfect holiday or weeknight side.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut 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
# How To Cook:
01 - Bring a saucepan of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the prepared carrot sticks and cook for 5–7 minutes until just fork-tender. Drain thoroughly in a strainer, removing all excess water.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter, then stir in the honey, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook briefly, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture forms a smooth, bubbling glaze.
03 - Add the drained carrots directly to the skillet. Toss vigorously with a wooden spoon to ensure even coating. Continue cooking for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the carrots develop a rich, glossy caramelized exterior.
04 - Transfer the glazed carrots to a warmed serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The glaze turns into this gorgeous sticky coating that makes even carrot skeptics ask for seconds
- They come together in 25 minutes flat but look like something from a fancy restaurant menu
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- Do not skip the parboiling step or your carrots will take forever to caramelize properly in the glaze
- Keep the heat at medium because honey and sugar burn shockingly fast over high heat
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- Use a light colored skillet so you can actually see when the glaze starts turning amber and perfect
- Pat your parboiled carrots dry with paper towels before adding them to the glaze