Description
Maple and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a vibrant side dish that combines the sweetness of maple syrup with tender carrots, creating a delightful flavor experience for any meal.
Ingredients
- Fresh carrots
- Pure maple syrup
- Brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and peel fresh carrots, then slice them into 1-inch pieces.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; add carrot slices and cook until tender (6-8 minutes). Drain well.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter until bubbling.
- Stir in maple syrup and brown sugar until combined, then add cooked carrots to the skillet.
- Toss to coat the carrots in the glaze and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg