These carrots are the perfect addition to any dinner, but are special enough to serve at holidays. I especially love them served with hot, steamy rice and a large salad. Or try one of these side dishes Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes or Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
Carrots with Brown Sugar
The first time I made these, I thought that the one cup of water that the recipe calls for seemed like a lot. I was panicked that I was going to have these cooked carrots with this thin watery liquid that was slightly sweet with a faint taste of cinnamon. Boy was I wrong!
Once the sauce on these babies cools down, it thickens up and coats the carrots like a glaze. A mouthwatering, buttery, cinnamon-y glaze!! These are some saucy carrots.
Let me tell you….while these candied carrots cook they create smells that fill your house that will make you swoon. Since these carrots are boiling in brown sugar and cinnamon, they are sweet and tasty all the way through.
Every time I make these brown sugar carrots, my fam can barely wait to eat them because they smell so good. They are always the highlight of the meal. These carrots are definitely kid approved in my house and will please even the pickiest eater.
The last time I made these carrots, there were even enough for leftovers. They warmed up perfectly the next day and were still just as delicious as the previous night. Another delicious sweet carrot recipe to try is honey harissa roasted carrots.
Can I Make This Recipe Vegan?
This carrot recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian. Easily make these brown sugar carrots * VEGAN * by using margarine instead of butter and vegan brown sugar.
Are Carrots Good For You?
Yes, of course they are. I love carrots and they are highly nutritious. If you were like me, your mom probably told throughout your childhood to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes. At one point I thought, this is probably all malarkey just to get me to eat veggies, lol.
Well it turns out that carrots are actually good for your eyes!! The health benefits of carrots include a high amount of beta-carotene, which transforms into Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps keep your eyes healthy and can help prevent eye problems and cataracts.
Carrots also have fiber in them, are good for your heart, and help your blood pressure.
Brown Sugar Carrots Ingredients
To make these simple, brown sugar carrots recipe, you will only need a handful of ingredients. Many of which you probably already have on hand.
- Carrots: Whole carrots that have been cut up. You’ll want 6-8 medium sized carrots or 4-5 large carrots.
- Brown Sugar: Use light or dark brown sugar. You can even make your own homemade brown sugar.
- Butter: Unsalted butter.
- Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon.
- Water
- Salt and Pepper: A light sprinkling on top of cooked carrots if you desire it.
How to Make Brown Sugar Carrots
These glazed carrots are such an easy side dish to make. You will be amazed at how easily they come together. Make this brown sugar carrots recipe right on the stove.
- Peel and cut up carrots.
- Melt butter or margarine and stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and water.
- Add in carrots and bring mixture to a boil.
- Cook the carrots for about 20 minutes.
- Allow carrots to cool a bit to let the glaze thicken up.
Brown Sugar Carrots Tips
- Easily double this recipe if you need to feed even more people.
- Use the whole one cup of water, may seem like a lot but it’s needed.
- You can use dark or light brown sugar.
- Cook these carrots for longer if you want softer carrots.
- Cut your whole carrots into sticks, slices, or diagonal slices (these are the ones I did). Or you can even try this recipe with baby or petite carrots.
Can I Make Brown Sugar Carrots in Advance?
I recommend making these carrots fresh, they taste the best that way. However, if you need to make them in advance, just make the whole recipe and store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them till they are heated through. They are still pretty good as leftovers.
Storage Instructions for Brown Sugar Carrots
- How to Refrigerate Carrots: Let the carrots cool and put in a glass container or BPA-free airtight plastic container or zipper bag. The carrots should last about 3-4 days in the fridge.
- How to Freeze Carrots: I don’t recommend freezing these brown sugar carrots.
- How to Reheat Carrots: Reheat cold carrots on the stove until they are heated through.
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Brown Sugar Carrots
Ingredients
- 6-8 whole carrots, medium sized
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
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Peel and slice up whole carrots. Set them to the side.
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Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and water.
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Add in the carrots to the skillet. Bring mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat down to medium and put the lid on the carrots.
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Cook about 20 minutes until carrots are tender.
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Allow carrots to sit for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
Recipe Notes
- You can use dark or light brown sugar.
- Cook these carrots for longer if you want softer carrots.
- Cut your whole carrots into sticks, slices, or diagonal slices
- Refrigerate cooked carrots for 3-4 days.
* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
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