I don’t know about you but I’m a side dish kinda gal. I think that is what I love most about buffets and potlucks – all the side dish choices! I get positively giddy. I think I could fill an entire plate up with sides and be as happy as a clam. One of my favorites are these carrots.
I remember the first time I made these glazed carrots. My parent’s were visiting. I don’t even remember what I made for supper that night but we needed a side dish. I had baby carrots but I didn’t want to just steam them as I normally would do. I wanted to dress these babies up a little. So in went the butter, then the brown sugar and I decided they needed just a little something more. So in went a touch of fresh maple syrup that my Uncle had brought for me when he was visiting us from Wisconsin and voila!
Ingredients:3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 pound baby carrots
Directions:
In a medium skillet, heat the butter, sugar, and maple syrup over medium heat, stirring until smooth and the butter is melted.
Add the carrots and toss to coat. Cover and reduce the heat to low.
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender and glazed.
Now dig in!
Enjoy!
Maple Glazed Carrots
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 163kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar packed (light or dark)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pound baby carrots
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat the butter, sugar, and maple syrup over medium heat, stirring until smooth and the butter is melted.
- Add the carrots and toss to coat.
- Cover and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender and glazed.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 318.1% | Vitamin C: 3.6% | Calcium: 5.2% | Iron: 6%
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Major Mom says
Definitely a family favorite here — we use the "real" stuff too and I was pleased to get a quart of the good stuff from our trip to Vermont this past summer!
The Mom Chef says
Ok, I admit it; I'm a buffet gal as well. I love trying all the new dishes provided.
Side dishes are what make the world go round. Maple and carrots; yum. This looks fantastic.
RavieNomNoms says
AH-mazing!! I love side dishes too. I LIVE for the side dishes during Thanksgiving, haha. I love your carrots! My mom and I make something VERY similar to this. They are a fantastic side. Sweet and crunchy and delish!
Abby says
These look delicious!
ReciPress (Tess) says
Your pictures are amazing and these carrots look scrumptious!!! Thanks for sharing =))
Michelle says
I make glazed carrots for a snack all the time…. A little honey, a little dill, some cooked carrots. Perfection.
Nava Krishnan says
Carrots are a hit at home, ever more making this recipe you have shared, nice and glossy looking carrots.
Walking on Sunshine... says
These look delicious! Might be on our Thanksgiving table! Thanks for sharing!
Sandra says
I'm always on the hunt for a new side dish. This one sounds yummy and fall-ish. Thanks Brandie.
The Better Baker says
YES oh YES! I'm a side dish kinda gal too! I love glazed carrots – this is such a simple recipe too. And homemade maple syrup can't be beat either. Thanks much for sharing.
Laura says
These look great. A wonderful, delicious, quick side. Thanks for sharing them!
Annie Oakley's Kitchen says
These look so good! Carrots are one of my favorite side dishes.
rebecca @ beurrista says
My fridge just broke and I'm trying to cook all the contents! This is just perfect for our mini carrots.
Pam Elkin says
I just printed out several of your recipes that I have read throughout the year- and thought they looked wonderful. Now it is my goal to make each one. I know that my family will enjoy them.
Your little boy is precious. I have 2 sons, ages 21 and 23.
Thanks for sharing with us. Happy New Year to you and your family!
Pam
The Country Cook says
Pam, thank you so much! I hope you enjoy all the recipes you try!! Happy New Year!
SamanthaG says
So good! A new favorite side for this family!
The Country Cook says
Hi Samantha – thank you for the comment! So happy you liked this recipe!
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I always do something similar to yam and sweet potato, but never thought of baby carrots. This is a great idea. And I always bake the yam or sweet potato first then just coated them with syrup. Because I am always afraid to burn the syrup if cooking it for too long. this time, guess I will try baby carrot. 🙂