Description
Brown sugar honey glazed carrots elevate simple root vegetables into a delightful side dish that sparkles with sweet warmth. Caramelized edges and glossy glaze invite diners to savor each tender, golden-kissed morsel you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill
- 500 ml water
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare carrots in a large skillet by combining with water and salt. Heat to medium-high, allowing water to simmer and evaporate while softening the vegetables.
- Once water disappears, add butter, honey, and brown sugar to the skillet. Continuously stir the mixture for approximately 5 minutes until a glossy, thick glaze forms and carrots become tender when pierced with a fork.
- Evaluate the seasoning, adjusting with additional salt and black pepper to taste. Gently fold in fresh dill, ensuring the herb is evenly distributed throughout the glazed carrots for a vibrant and aromatic finish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, uniform baby carrots for consistent cooking and vibrant color, ensuring each piece absorbs the glaze equally.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother melting and more even glaze distribution, preventing potential burning or uneven coating.
- Select pure, high-quality honey to enhance the natural sweetness and create a more complex flavor profile in the glazed carrots.
- While dill offers a fresh finish, experiment with alternative herbs like thyme or parsley to match different meal preferences and culinary styles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg