Candied Carrots

Transform your carrots into a show-stopping side dish with this irresistibly sweet and buttery Candied Carrots recipe! Perfectly tender carrot slices are glazed in a luscious mix of brown sugar, honey, and cinnamon, creating a glossy, caramel-like coating that’s both decadent and easy to prepare. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this quick recipe highlights natural sweetness while adding a touch of warmth from cinnamon and a hint of freshness from optional parsley garnish. Whether served alongside a holiday feast or as an everyday dinner upgrade, these carrots are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Make this stunning side dish today and watch it become an instant favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and cut them into even-sized slices, about 1/4-inch thick. Alternatively, you can use baby carrots and leave them whole.

Step 2

In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Once the butter is melted, add the brown sugar, honey, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine until the sugar is dissolved, creating a smooth syrup.

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and toss them to coat evenly in the syrup mixture.

Step 5

Pour in the water and stir. Cover the skillet with a lid to allow the carrots to steam and soften. Let this cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly. Stir the carrots as the liquid reduces and thickens into a glossy glaze, about 5-8 more minutes.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the glaze seems too thick, you can add a splash of water to loosen it slightly.

Step 8

Transfer the candied carrots to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(202.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	551.6

Total Fat 36.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 627.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 62.0g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 60.6mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 165.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 44.1%