Glazed Carrots are tender, sweet and savory coated in an irresistible brown sugar maple glaze. The buttery tender carrots are a quick and easy, inexpensive side dish perfect for every day dinner but delicious enough for the holidays like Easter and Thanksgiving too. These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are bursting with flavor and are destined to become a new favorite addictive side for both adults and kids alike! This Candied Carrot Recipe is made on the stove top so the glaze can become perfectly sticky, but I’ve also included instructions on how to make glazed carrots in the oven, crockpot and microwave in the post as well!
Freezer. You can also freeze your glazed carrots in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Reheat. They reheat perfectly in the microwave, though you can reheat them on the stovetop as well.
Honey Glazed Carrots recipe
You can make Honey Glazed Carrots by substituting the brown sugar and maple syrup in this recipe with honey instead.
Candied carrots recipe variations
- Spices: Swap the chili powder, cinnamon and/or ginger for ground cumin, cardamom, etc. Swap the dried thyme for other herbs such as rosemary or parsley. Whatever you do, I highly suggest a pinch of spice otherwise the Glazed Carrots will all taste one note. They need a zing to contrast the sweetness.
- Carrot Size: As previously mentioned, you can cut the carrots any shape you choose – from ½-inch to leaving them whole!
- Carrots: What a fancy presentation? Try some multi-colored carrots!
- Add crunch! I LOVE crunch with my veggies! You can garnish Glazed Carrots with roasted pine nuts, pistachios, slivered almonds or crushed pecans.
- Sweeteners: Glazed Carrots, also called Candied Carrots, are characteristically sweet from either sugar, maple or honey. You can use all brown sugar, maple or honey or mix and match. You just need 3 tablespoons sweetener total.
- Brown sugar: adds sweetness with a slight warm molasses flavor and is deeper and richer than other sweeteners.
- Maple syrup: adds sweetness with maple, nutty, caramel undertones.
- Honey: adds sweetness with a light, floral tone.
- I chose to use 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon maple syrup for this Glazed Carrots recipe to create a complex, dynamic sweetness, but you can customize the glaze to suite your personal preference or what you have on hand.
Honey Glazed Carrots (Using Frozen Carrot Slices)
FAQ
Can cooked glazed carrots be frozen?
Is it better to freeze carrots raw or cooked?
Are carrots good after being frozen?
Can you freeze candied carrots?
Candied Carrot does not stand up well to freezing. For this candied carrots recipe, you will need a medium saucepan, a slotted spoon, a vegetable peeler and julienne Y-peeler tool (to get long strips) (affiliate links), and a baking sheet with parchment paper for drying.
Are canned carrots less nutritious than fresh carrots?
Canned carrots are generally less nutritious than fresh carrots, as the canning process can lead to the loss of nutrients such as vitamin C and beta-carotene. However, tinned carrots still contain a significant amount of nutrients and can be a convenient option for those who don’t have access to fresh carrots.
Can you freeze cooked carrots?
Freeze – Package cooked carrots in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to four months. These Candied Carrots are a simple, sweet and savory brunch or dinner menu addition. Coated in a butter and brown sugar glaze, this Candied Carrots Recipe is the ultimate side dish for Easter and beyond! Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Can you freeze carrot casserole?
There should be enough strips to cover the bottom and sides of the casserole completely. Add the blanched carrots to the foil lined casserole; pour the sauce over them. Freeze as is, uncovered, until completely frozen.