Description
Sweet and tender brown sugar glazed carrots made by simmering sliced carrots in water, then coating them with a buttery brown sugar glaze for a flavorful and easy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 lbs Carrots, washed and peeled
Glaze
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Butter
- ½ tsp Salt
Other
- 1 ½ cup Water
Instructions
- Slice the carrots: Cut the peeled carrots into ½ inch thick slices to ensure even cooking and a good texture for glazing.
- Simmer the carrots: Place the sliced carrots in a large skillet, add 1 ½ cups of water, cover the skillet, and simmer over medium-high heat until the carrots are tender, which should take about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess water: Once the carrots are tender, remove the lid and carefully drain any remaining water from the skillet to prepare for glazing.
- Add the glaze ingredients: Stir in the brown sugar, butter, and salt directly into the carrots in the skillet, ensuring they are well coated.
- Thicken the glaze: Cook the carrots with the glaze over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until a thickened sauce forms and coats the carrots evenly.
- Serve warm: Transfer the glazed carrots to serving dishes and enjoy them warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For a variation, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the glaze for a warm spice flavor.
- Using fresh, peeled carrots will yield the best texture and sweetness.
- Make sure to watch the glaze carefully towards the end to avoid burning the sugar.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and reheated gently before serving.
