Sweet & Savory Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots for Any Meal Magic Recipe
These Sweet & Savory Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a perfect side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a rich, buttery brown sugar glaze, enhanced by warm cinnamon and a hint of apple cider vinegar. Ideal for any meal, this recipe is easy to prepare on the stovetop and makes a delightful addition to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 pound Carrots (washed, peeled, and cut into pieces)
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar (optional)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Wash, peel, and cut the carrots into uniform pieces about 1 to 2 inches long to ensure even cooking.
- Cook Carrots: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the carrot pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes until they become fork-tender but still hold their shape.
- Make Glaze: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon, mixing well to combine the flavors.
- Simmer Glaze: Allow the glaze to simmer gently, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a syrupy texture—this should take about 3-4 minutes. Optionally, stir in the apple cider vinegar at this point to add a slight tang.
- Combine Carrots and Glaze: Drain the cooked carrots and add them to the saucepan with the glaze. Toss the carrots in the glaze thoroughly so they are evenly coated.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking the glazed carrots on low heat for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze becomes glossy and sticks nicely to the carrots.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley if desired for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- For firmer carrots, reduce boiling time slightly.
- Apple cider vinegar is optional but adds a nice brightness to balance the sweetness.
- You can substitute fresh parsley with chopped chives or green onions for garnish.
- Glazed carrots can be served warm or at room temperature.
- To make this dish vegan, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil.
Keywords: Brown sugar glazed carrots, sweet savory carrots, easy side dish, buttery carrots, cinnamon carrots, vegetable side
