Description
Honey Glazed Carrots is a simple and delicious side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet and spiced honey butter glaze. Roasting enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots while the cinnamon and pepper add a warm, aromatic flavor, making this an easy and flavorful accompaniment perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the carrots evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots and arrange them in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they have enough space for even roasting.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, honey, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Apply the glaze: Use a pastry brush to coat the carrots with the honey butter glaze on all sides, or alternatively spoon the glaze evenly over the carrots to ensure full coverage.
- Roast the carrots: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast the carrots for 20 minutes, or until they are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the roasted carrots from the oven and serve immediately to enjoy their warm, sweet, and spiced flavor at its best.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the butter with melted coconut oil or a plant-based margarine.
- If you prefer softer carrots, you can roast them for a few minutes longer, checking frequently.
- The glaze can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing honey for sweetness according to taste.
- To add a crunchy texture, sprinkle toasted nuts like pecans or walnuts over the carrots before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated in the oven to retain their glaze.
