Description
This Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots recipe is a simple, delicious side dish featuring tender carrots roasted to perfection with a sweet and savory brown sugar glaze. Easy to prepare and perfect for any meal, these carrots are caramelized with garlic, butter, and olive oil, creating a flavorful glaze that enhances their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Carrots
- 1 kg / 2 lb carrots, peeled
Glaze
- 1/4 cup (40g) brown sugar, loosely packed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter (30g), melted (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) for standard ovens or 200°C (400°F) if using a fan-forced oven to ensure perfect roasting temperatures.
- Prepare Carrots: Cut the peeled carrots diagonally into 4 cm (1.75 inch) lengths. If the carrots are thick at one end, halve those pieces so all are roughly the same width for even cooking.
- Toss Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter (or olive oil), minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the carrot pieces and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly with the glaze mixture.
- Roast Carrots: Spread the coated carrots evenly on a baking tray in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, toss the carrots to coat again in the glaze, then continue roasting for another 10 minutes until they are soft and caramelized on the edges, with plenty of glaze left on the tray.
- Serve: Remove the carrots from the oven and toss them one last time in the remaining glaze on the tray. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top if using, and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Peeling the carrots ensures a smooth texture; however, organic carrots can be thoroughly washed and roasted with their skins on if preferred.
- Use unsalted butter if you want to better control the saltiness of the dish.
- For a vegan option, substitute the butter with additional olive oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
