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Glazed Carrots | Easy Side Dish Recipes
10 min
15 min
4 pers
Side dish
InstaBomb Kitchen
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, cut into 2" x 1 1/2" sticks
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt (plus, additional to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (plus, additional to taste)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in a skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently until butter is melted. 1 lb carrots, 1/2 cup water, 1 1/2 tbsp salted butter, 2 tbsp light brown sugar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper.
Step 2
Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Step 3
Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 4
Remove lid and cook, stirring frequently, on medium-high until water. is evaporated and carrots are glazed.
Step 5
Taste-test and add additional salt and/or pepper as needed.
NOTES
- Baby carrots are a nice, easy substitute, no peeling or dicing required!
- Peeling the carrots aren't necessary, but they will appear a brighter orange color and glossier if they are peeled before cookied.
- You may substitute honey for the maple syrup.
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