Description
Sweet caramelized Glazed Brown Sugar Carrots deliver a delightful side dish dancing with rich, buttery elegance. Maple-kissed carrots promise a simple yet sophisticated flavor profile you’ll want to savor alongside your favorite main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lb (1 kg) carrots, peeled
- 1/4 cup (40g) brown sugar, loosely packed
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C), adjusting to 400°F (200°C) for convection settings.
- Transform whole carrots by slicing diagonally into uniform 4cm segments, splitting thicker portions to ensure consistent roasting width.
- Create a flavorful coating by thoroughly mixing carrots with brown sugar, melted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, and seasoning until every piece is evenly dressed.
- Distribute coated carrots across a baking sheet, ensuring a single layer without overcrowding to promote optimal caramelization.
- Roast carrots for 15 minutes, then gently redistribute to promote even browning, continuing to cook for additional 10 minutes until edges turn golden and glaze develops a rich, sticky consistency.
- Complete the dish by gently tossing roasted carrots in remaining caramelized glaze, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Create uniform carrot sizes by carefully cutting diagonally and halving thicker ends to ensure even cooking and consistent caramelization.
- Try different sugar alternatives like coconut sugar or maple syrup for unique flavor profiles and dietary adaptations.
- Enhance the glaze by adding warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to elevate the natural sweetness of the carrots.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary instead of parsley for a more robust aromatic finish that complements the caramelized glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 159 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg