Description
Maple and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a delightful side dish featuring tender carrots in a rich, sweet glaze, perfect for enhancing any meal or festive gathering.
Ingredients
- Fresh carrots
- Pure maple syrup
- Brown sugar (light or dark)
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice fresh carrots into 1-inch sticks for even cooking.
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in pure maple syrup and brown sugar until well combined; let bubble gently.
- Add carrot sticks to the glaze, tossing to coat. Cook for 10-15 minutes until tender yet slightly crunchy.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper before serving. Drizzle any remaining glaze over the carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (130g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg