This quick recipe for maple glazed carrots is ready in minutes on the stovetop.
With a little butter and maple syrup, these glazed carrots are the perfect side dish everyone will love!
It’s a great healthy veggie to serve alongside any main dish!
Easy Maple Glazed Carrots
- This flavorful one-pot side dish is made with ingredients that are likely already on hand.
- Add different seasonings to create a new flavor every time!
- This quick and easy recipe is a family favorite. Add leftovers to soups, stews, or veggie stir-fries!
- This side dish complements any meat entrée! Try them with Instant Pot chicken, corned beef, pork tenderloin, or pulled pork.
4 Simple Ingredients
Carrots – For best results, use carrots that are relatively uniform in diameter, so they cook at the same rate. Packaged baby carrots or frozen carrots can be used. Other root veggies like parsnips, halved Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, or chunks of yellow onions are great additions too.
Maple Syrup – Maple syrup and butter give a unique flavor that makes this side a standout! Brown sugar or honey and butter will work, too.
Butter – Try switching out the butter for leftover bacon grease for a deliciously smoky flavor.
Seasonings – Aside from salt, a squeeze of fresh orange juice or a sprinkle of ginger or cinnamon will add a new flavor profile to maple-glazed carrots. A dash of spicy red pepper flakes complements the sweetness of the dish, too.
How to Make Maple Glazed Carrots
This is so easy to make on the stovetop!
- Simmer carrots in water until they are tender-crisp (as per recipe below).
- Add maple syrup and butter and saute until the carrots are glazed.
- Season with salt and serve.
Tips & Time Savers
- Peel and slice carrots ahead of time and then cook up to 4 days in advance! Simply reheat when ready to serve!
- Get a crispy, roasted finish on the finished carrots by placing them under the broiler for a few minutes.
Storing Leftovers
This maple glazed carrot recipe will last about 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat leftovers in a skillet, the oven, or the microwave. Freeze any leftover portions in zippered bags for up to 2 months!
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Maple Glazed Carrots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt more to taste
Instructions
- Peel carrots and slice diagonally ½-inch thick.
- Place the carrots in a large skillet with ¼ cup of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until carrots are tender crisp and water is nearly evaporated.
- Add the maple syrup and butter. Simmer uncovered 4-5 minutes or until carrots are tender and the syrup is thickened. Season generously with salt.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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