Description
Transform simple carrots into a show-stopping side dish with this Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots recipe. Tender roasted carrots are coated in a sweet and savory glaze, then garnished with fresh herbs and optional toppings like pomegranate seeds or nuts for an irresistible burst of flavor and texture. Perfect for holidays or everyday meals, this dish is as elegant as it is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots (washed, peeled, and halved lengthwise)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme (finely chopped)
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- Garnish options: pomegranate seeds, fresh parsley, walnuts, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 400°F (205°C). Prepare a baking sheet.
- Prepare the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, cinnamon, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
- Coat the Carrots
- Place carrots on the baking sheet and drizzle the glaze over them. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the Carrots
- Arrange carrots in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add the Brown Sugar
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with brown sugar, toss, and roast for an additional 15–20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with your choice of pomegranate seeds, parsley, or nuts. Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a different flavor or to make the recipe vegan.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or smoked paprika for a unique twist.
- Use baby carrots as a convenient alternative, adjusting the cook time as needed.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American