Glazed Carrots Sweet Tender Butter (Printable)
Sweet tender carrots in a buttery, glossy glaze ready in 30 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
06 - 1/4 cup water
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
# Steps:
01 - Place the sliced carrots in a large skillet and add water, butter, and brown sugar.
02 - Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring so the butter and sugar dissolve.
03 - Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until carrots are just tender.
04 - Remove the lid and cook another 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is mostly evaporated and the carrots are coated in a shiny glaze.
05 - Season with salt and black pepper. Toss well. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They turn an ordinary vegetable into something that feels like a special occasion
- The glaze technique works with almost any root vegetable you have on hand
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- Keep an eye on the pan once the lid comes off, the glaze can go from perfect to burnt quickly
- If the glaze thickens too fast, add just a splash of water to loosen it back up
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- Use a light-colored pan so you can see exactly when the glaze reaches that perfect golden stage
- Do not crowd the skillet or the carrots will steam instead of glaze properly