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    Home » By Ingredient » Vegetables and Fruits » Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    Posted on January 23, 2017 By Beth Neels

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    These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are an easy and delicious side dish for any meal. Glazed with butter and brown sugar, they also are known as burnished carrots, or roasted carrots. With just 3 ingredients, cooking them on the stove top makes them fast and easy! Elegant enough for company, easy enough for a work night!

    Brown Sugar Glazed  Carrots in serving dish.
    Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    To be perfectly honest, my favorite way to eat carrots is raw. BUT.. there are instances when a cooking is obligatory. This is my favorite way to eat them if they are cooked ! As an added bonus, they are magnificently easy!

    How to Make Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    1. Wash carrots. Peel them. Cut them in half, crosswise. Then quarter them, lengthwise. If they are very fat, they should be cut in eights lengthwise.
    Cut carrots on board.
    1. Add about one cup of water to the pan. Cover and bring to boil. Boil about 1 minute. Drain the water, immediately.
    Water added to bottom of pan with carrots.
    1. Place about one tablespoon of butter in the pan.
    Butter added to pan.
    1. Add brown sugar and increase heat to high.
    Brown sugar added to pan.
    1. Turn with a spatula until browned. Optional; finish with a splash of balsamic vinegar.
    Browning carrots in pan.
    Glazed carrots on antique silver serving platter.

    This is such a fast, easy vegetable dish!

    What to Serve with Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    • Chicken and Poultry, such as; Lemon Chicken and Roasted Gazme Hens
    • Lamb, such as Lamb Loin Roast or Lamb Chops
    • Pork, such as; Pork Loin Roast or Pork Chops

    Venison, such as; Venison Shanks or Venison Loin

    Beef, such as; Chicken Fried Steak or Beef Filet

    venison leg with potatoes and brown sugar glazed carrots.

    Other Delicious Vegetable Recipes

    • Roasted Parsnips
    • Cauliflower au Gratin
    • Colcannon
    • Sweet Potato Waffles
    • Oven Roasted Cauliflower

    Other Delicious Carrot Recipes

    Sauteed Carrots

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    Glazed carrots in vintage dish.

    Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

    These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are an easy and delicious side dish for any meal. Glazed with butter and brown sugar, they also are known as burnished carrots, or roasted carrots. With just 3 ingredients, cooking them on the stove top makes them fast and easy! Elegant enough for company, easy enough for a work night!

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    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 89kcal
    Author: Beth Neels

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb Carrots
    • 1 Tbsp Butter
    • 1/2 c brown sugar
    • 1 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

    Instructions

    • Halve carrots crosswise. Quarter the small half lengthwise. If the larger half are really fat, cut into eights.
    • Place about 1 cup of water in a medium frying pan that has a cover. Add carrots.
    • Bring to a boil. Boil about 1 minute.
    • Drain immediately. Return to high heat.
    • Add butter, and brown sugar. Brown on one side, then flip with a spatula.
    • Add balsamic vinegar to de-glaze the pan. Remove after balsamic has boiled away.
    • Serve immediately.
    cast iron frying pan 8″
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    Notes

    Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
    Reheat in microwave, until hot.
    Do not freeze.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 9515IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Originally Published 3/29/2015

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    Comments

    1. Danielle Wolter

      October 28, 2019 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      what a great dish for the upcoming holidays. I love that you used balsamic vinegar!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 28, 2019 at 10:33 am

        The balsamic just gives it a little kick! Thanks Danielle!

        Reply
    2. Corina Blum

      October 24, 2019 at 6:26 am

      5 stars
      These carrots sound wonderful! I would definitely like to try them and think they’d go perfectly as a side dish with a roast dinner

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 24, 2019 at 11:12 am

        Yes, they are great with beef, pork or poultry! Thanks for checking out the recipe Corina!

        Reply
    3. Julie

      October 21, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderful combination of flavors to use with the carrots! This sounds so tasty… I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 22, 2019 at 11:32 am

        Thanks Julie! Let me know how you like them!

        Reply
    4. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      October 20, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect way to cook carrots as it brings out their natural sweetness. Much better than plain boiled!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 20, 2019 at 12:53 pm

        I totally agree! Boiled carrots are so boring! Thanks for checking out the recipe, Amanda!

        Reply
    5. Laura

      October 18, 2019 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      Not only these are delicious but they are incredibly healthy, too. I love making a similar recipe when I need a quick side that anyone can enjoy. Great tip on serving together with lamb chops (among other options) – that is such a special combo.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 19, 2019 at 10:43 am

        Thank you Laura! Yes, they pair well with so many other proteins!

        Reply
    6. Lizet Bowen

      October 15, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and delicious! it paired well with our baked chicken.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 15, 2019 at 2:06 pm

        Yes, I agree. They taste great with baked chicken. Thanks Lizet!

        Reply
    7. Suzy

      October 15, 2019 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      This is the best way to cook carrots! Makes it so easy and hands off!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 15, 2019 at 2:07 pm

        I agree! My favorite way to cook carrots. Thanks Suzy!

        Reply
    8. Taylor Kiser

      October 15, 2019 at 11:43 am

      Such and easy and delicious side dish! This will be perfect for the holidays!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 15, 2019 at 2:32 pm

        Yes, a few easy recipes for the holidays is key to keep your sanity! Thanks Taylor!

        Reply
    9. Heidy L. McCallum

      October 15, 2019 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      I loved how super easy these burnished carrots were to make. The whole family loved them. I will be making it again soon.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 15, 2019 at 11:42 am

        They are so great because of the simplicity! Thanks for trying them Heidy! I’m so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    10. Neha

      October 15, 2019 at 10:42 am

      They turned out so good and delicious! All your step by step clicks were so helpful.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 15, 2019 at 10:53 am

        Oh, great! I’m so glad you liked them! Thanks for letting me know Neha!

        Reply
    11. Tawnie Kroll

      October 15, 2019 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      The balsamic vinegar in these was so delicious – thank you!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        October 15, 2019 at 10:36 am

        Thanks Tawnie! So glad you liked them!

        Reply
    12. Donna

      May 21, 2017 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      i loved when we used to make these! I haven’t made them in years!

      Reply
      • Binky

        May 21, 2017 at 12:36 pm

        My all time favorite way to cook carrots! Thanks, D!

        Reply

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