Maple-Glazed Carrots with Butter and Brown Sugar

Ingredients

- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare Carrots:
- Begin by thoroughly washing, peeling, and slicing the carrots into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

2. Initial Simmer:
- Place a medium saucepan on the stove and add the sliced carrots.
- Pour 1 cup of water over the carrots.
- Set the heat to medium-high and bring the water to a gentle boil.
- Allow the carrots to cook for PT10M (10 minutes), or until they are just tender when pierced with a fork.

3. Create Glaze:
- Reduce the heat to a medium setting.
- Add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup to the saucepan with the carrots.
- Stir the mixture gently until the butter and sugar have melted completely and are well combined.

4. Thicken and Flavor:
- Continue cooking the carrots in the glaze for PT10M (10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Wait until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the carrots evenly.

5. Season and Serve:
- Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper over the glazed carrots.
- Stir to ensure even seasoning.
- Remove from heat and serve hot, garnishing with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper if desired for added flavor.

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Maple-glazed carrots, Carrot side dish, Dinner recipe, Sweet vegetable recipe, Buttered carrots, Glazed veggies, Quick dinner side, Easy carrot recipe, Stove-cooked carrots, Caramelized carrots

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 660 calories for the entire dish

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