Name: Maple Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; pinch of cinnamon (optional); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Description

Maple Glazed Carrots are a simple and elegant Thanksgiving side dish featuring tender carrots coated in a glossy maple-brown sugar glaze that pairs beautifully with roasted meats.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

pinch of cinnamon (optional)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Place the prepared carrots on the baking sheet in a single layer.

3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon until smooth.

4. Pour the glaze over the carrots and toss to coat evenly.

5. Roast the carrots for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.

6. Transfer the carrots to a serving platter, drizzle with any remaining glaze, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 120
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 150
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 2
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 18
Fiber: 3
Protein: 1
Cholesterol: 15

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