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Easy Glazed Carrots

Everyone will devour this brown sugar glazed carrots recipe that's easily made on the stovetop for a simple, buttery, and sweet side dish! Ours have a special touch you won't find in other recipes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar glazed carrots, glazed carrots recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots peeled & cut into sticks or rounds
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

  • Add the carrots to a deep skillet or saucepan. Cover them with water and boil over high heat until tender-crisp. Check after 5 minutes since timing will really depend on how thick the carrots are cut. Keep in mind the carrots will be cooked for a little longer in the next step, so once they're close to desired doneness, drain the water, returning the carrots to the pan.
  • Add the butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon to the pan. Cook over medium heat (or medium-low if it's too hot) for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened a little bit and the carrots are cooked to your liking.
  • Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately with some parsley sprinkled over top if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 19291IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg