Irresistible Glazed Carrots Recipe (Sweet, Buttery & Easy)
These glazed carrots are quick, buttery, and perfectly sweet without being overly sugary. Ready in under 15 minutes, they’re the ultimate side dish for both weeknights and holidays — no oven required.
Ingredients
Instructions
Peel and slice your carrots into 1/4-inch thick rounds on a slight diagonal — this gives them more surface area for the glaze to cling to.
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam.
Add carrots, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until they start to soften just a bit.
Pour in the water and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until most of the water has evaporated and the remaining liquid becomes a glossy glaze, about 6–8 more minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the glaze gets too thick before the carrots are fully tender, just add a splash more water.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley if using.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 90 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 13 g
- Protein Content
- 1 g
- Fat Content
- 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 2.5 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 10 mg
- Sodium Content
- 350 mg
- Fiber Content
- 2 g
- Sugar Content
- 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 1.3 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
