Simple Honey Glazed Baby Carrots Recipe (2024)

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds baby carrots

• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste

• 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter

• 4 tablespoonshoney

• 3 tablespoons packedbrown sugar

• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, or chives, for garnish

1. Gather the ingredients.

   

2. Place the baby carrots in a large saucepan. Cover with water and add the salt. Bring to a boil.

   

3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes (begin checking for doneness after 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.

   

4. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey and brown sugar and cook, stirring continuously, until the sugar is dissolved.

   

5. Stir in the lemon juice. Increase the heat to medium-high. Return the reserved carrots to the pan. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens slightly and coats the carrots.

   

6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with the parsley.

   

   Oven-Glazed Carrots Variation

   If you don't have time to be near the stove, follow these steps:

   • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
   • Blanch the carrots in boiling water with salt for 5 minutes.
   • In a bowl, mix melted butter, honey, sugar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
   • Add the carrots to the butter and mix well. Transfer to a baking dish.
   • Bake, covered, for 15 minutes and uncovered for an extra 10.
   • Garnish with parsley and serve.

   Crunchy and Tangy Toppings

   Crunchy ingredients can bring a whole different experience to these tasty carrots. Chose one addition and add 2 tablespoons of it:

   • Sesame seeds, black or white
   • Sliced almonds or chopped cashews
   • Pepitas or sunflower seeds—great for nut-free diets.

   The addition of cheese can also give an extraordinary tang to the dish. Simply mix in 1/4 cup of Parmesan or Pecorino Romano.

   Can I Make These Carrots Vegan?

   Yes, and it's very simple. Vegan and plant-based diets stay away from animal products, including honey. For this recipe, you simply need to swap the butter for margarine or vegan butter—even olive oil can do the trick—and the honey for maple syrup, agave syrup, date syrup, or molasses. Both changes can be done at a 1:1 ratio.

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(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Recipe Tags:

• carrots
• honey glazed carrots
• side dish
• southern