Maple Glazed Carrots

5 from 1 vote

Maple Glazed Carrots are tender, lightly sweetened carrots tossed in a warm maple butter glaze with cinnamon for an easy, cozy side dish perfect for weeknights and holidays.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword carrots, maple syrup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 174kcal

Author Stacie Vaughan

Ingredients

2 lb carrots peeled and cut into coins
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 6–8 minutes, until just fork-tender but not mushy. Drain well.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the cooked carrots to the skillet and toss to coat. Continue cooking for 7 minutes, stirring often.
Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Swap cinnamon for a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for a different holiday twist.
Use rainbow carrots for a colorful presentation.
For a savory balance, add a splash of apple cider vinegar or a squeeze of lemon juice to the glaze.
These reheat well—perfect for making ahead and warming up before dinner.

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