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Candied Carrots

Perfectly tender and glazed in a brown sugar sauce, this Candied Carrots recipe an easy holiday side dish that takes 30 minutes to prepare.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds whole carrots
  • ½ teaspoon salt to season water
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Optional: Fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Prepare carrots by washing, peeling and slicing into ½ inch pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of water and season with 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Add the carrots to the seasoned, boiling water and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt the butter.
  • Add the brown sugar, salt and pepper and whisk or stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. (About 2-3 minutes)
  • Add the carrots to the skillet and stir constantly. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the sugared butter is hot and bubbly and all the carrots are coated.
  • Remove from heat and serve, topping with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Do not overcook carrots or they will mush when served.
  • Salting the water the carrots are boiled in is the first opportunity to impart flavor. A touch of salt is all you need, don’t overdo it.
  • Be sure to slice the carrots evenly in size. This not only helps with even cooking, but makes the presentation a lot prettier.
  • If I am making these ahead of time, I prefer to JUST boil the carrots, then make the sauce when I'm about ready to serve. The candied coating tastes better fresh. 
  • These warm up nice as leftovers, too. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days then reheat in the microwave or in a small saucepan.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 38125IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg

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