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Honey Glazed Carrots

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs carrots peeled
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ cup water or chicken broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves optional

Instructions
 

  • Peel carrots, cut into uniform ½-inch diagonal slices or sticks
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat
  • Add carrots, toss to coat, cook 2-3 minutes stirring occasionally
  • Add water or broth, bring to simmer over medium-high heat
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, cook 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp
  • Test with fork—should be tender with slight resistance
  • Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high
  • Let remaining liquid evaporate, about 2-3 minutes
  • Add honey and brown sugar, stir to coat
  • Season with salt, pepper, cinnamon if using
  • Cook uncovered 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until glaze thickens and coats carrots
  • Remove from heat, stir in thyme if using
  • Taste and adjust seasoning
  • Transfer to serving dish, garnish with parsley
  • Serve immediately while hot

Notes

  • Cut uniform size for even cooking
  • Don't overcook—should be tender-crisp
  • Let the liquid evaporate before adding the honey
  • Stir frequently when glazing to prevent burning
  • Fresh carrots better than frozen
  • Store 4 days refrigerated, 3 months frozen
  • Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of liquid
  • Baby carrots can be used whole
  • Can roast at 425°F for 20-25 minutes instead
  • Adjust sweetness to taste
  • Add orange juice for citrus variation
  • The glaze should be thick and glossy
Calories: 140 per serving