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Maple Glazed Carrots

Tender carrots coated in a sweet and savory maple butter glaze, perfect for holidays or everyday dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Component Name
  • 1.5 lbs carrots peeled and cut
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Optional/Secondary Component
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut the carrots into evenly sized pieces.
  2. Boil carrots in salted water for 5–6 minutes until just tender, then drain.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and stir in maple syrup and brown sugar.
  4. Add carrots to the skillet and toss to coat in the glaze.
  5. Cook for 5–8 minutes until glaze thickens and coats the carrots.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Use real maple syrup for the best flavor and avoid overcooking carrots to maintain texture.