Easy Glazed Carrots
These easy brown sugar-glazed carrots are an easy, family-friendly side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced about 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon bourbon whiskey
Instructions
- Add the carrots and water to a heavy-bottomed pan. Then cover and cook on medium-high heat until the carrots start to soften (about 12 minutes). You should be able to pierce them, but not completely soft.
- Remove the lid. Then, add the butter, brown sugar, salt (and bourbon if using) to the pan. Stir until the butter is melted and the carrots are coated.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking, stirring, and wiggling the pan every couple of minutes. Continue until the sauce thickens to a glaze and the carrots are tender. It will take about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan.
- Stainless steel and cast iron skillets work well. Use a non-stick ceramic skillet for easier cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 13.5 g
- Sodium: 276.2 mg
- Fat: 7.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 20.3 mg
