Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a simple and flavorful side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated with a sweet and spiced honey butter glaze. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of carrots with warm cinnamon, a touch of sea salt, and black pepper to create a perfectly balanced, delicious vegetable dish ideal for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
Honey Butter Glaze
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the carrots evenly.
- Arrange Carrots: Place the peeled carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out for even cooking.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Coat Carrots: Using a pastry brush or spoon, evenly brush or drizzle the honey butter glaze onto the carrots, making sure all sides are covered for maximum flavor.
- Roast Carrots: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the carrots for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork and nicely caramelized.
- Serve: Remove the carrots from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme or parsley before serving.
- Use organic carrots if possible for a sweeter, more vibrant taste.
- Adjust the honey amount if you prefer a sweeter or more subtle glaze.
- Make sure carrots are in a single layer to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
