Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a simple and delicious side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet and spiced honey butter glaze. With just a handful of ingredients and easy steps, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of natural sweetness and warming cinnamon, making it an ideal accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
Honey Butter Glaze
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get it ready for roasting the carrots.
- 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 to roast evenly.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat the carrots: Use a pastry brush or spoon to generously apply the honey butter glaze over the carrots, making sure all sides are well covered for flavor.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots become tender when pierced with a fork, basting once if desired for extra glaze.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the honey glazed carrots immediately for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- For extra crispness, cut the carrots into uniform size pieces to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a different flavor profile.
- Add fresh chopped parsley or thyme after roasting for a fresh herbal note.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
