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Best Christmas Vegetables Side Dishes - Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe

These Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are the ultimate sweet and savory side dish, perfectly caramelized in a rich brown sugar butter glaze with a hint of cinnamon. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a restaurant-quality side that’s ideal for holidays or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 –6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb carrots washed, peeled, and cut into uniform pieces
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Wash, peel, and cut carrots into 1–2 inch uniform pieces.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch carrots for 4–5 minutes until fork-tender but still crisp. Drain well.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
  4. Simmer the glaze 3–4 minutes until thick and syrupy.
  5. Add carrots to the glaze and toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Cook on low heat 5–10 minutes until carrots are glossy and fully coated.
  7. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Cut carrots evenly for consistent cooking. Keep heat moderate to avoid burning the sugar. For a tangy twist, add a splash of apple cider vinegar before serving.