Candied Carrots

Candied Carrots

from bakeitwithlove.com
30 min
4 servings

These candied carrots are a kid-approved, delectable vegetable side dish that can be enjoyed on any occasion! Tender carrots are coated in a sweet brown sugar glaze that is truly irresistible! They are buttery, delicious, and can easily complement your favorite chicken, pork, fish, or beef recipes!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots ((sliced into ¼-inch rounds))
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar ((packed))
  • 2 Tbsp butter ((sliced or cubed))
  • 1 pinch each, salt & pepper
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the sliced carrots to a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the carrots cook until tender, about 20-30 minutes. *Alternatively, you can steam the carrots for 10 minutes in a steamer basket on the stovetop or in the microwave. Drain the water and return the carrots to the pot.

  2. 2

    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the brown sugar, butter, salt, pepper, and optional cinnamon.

  3. 3

    Cook, stirring frequently until the sugar is bubbling and hot (about 3-5 minutes). *If desired, you can increase the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to caramelize and thicken. Just make sure you stir frequently to prevent burning. Then, serve immediately.