Maple Glazed Carrots

Maple glazed carrots are a perfect side dish for any meal and especially holiday dinners. They are simply brushed with simple ingredients of melted butter, maple syrup, and brown sugar then roasted until perfectly caramelized and fork-tender!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 222kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

1.5 pounds carrots
3 tablespoons butter
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F and cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Peel the carrots and slice them all lengthwise then place them on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
1.5 pounds carrots
In a microwave-safe small bowl, add the butter and microwave for 30 seconds.
3 tablespoons butter
Then add in maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper and mix together well.
¼ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Brush the sliced carrots with the butter mixture, then turn them over and brush the other side as well.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until fork-tender.
Remove them from the oven and garnish them with fresh herbs like rosemary, parsley or thyme.

Notes

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Choose firm carrots to have a sweeter flavor.

Slice in even sizes so they cook evenly.

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