Description
Honey Glazed Carrots are a simple, delicious side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet and warmly spiced honey butter glaze. Perfectly roasted until tender with a glossy finish, this recipe is easy to prepare and elevates any meal with its subtle sweetness and hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
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 to prepare for roasting the carrots.
- Arrange Carrots: Place the peeled carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, ensuring even spacing for uniform roasting.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the melted butter, honey, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper to create the glaze.
- Glaze Carrots: Using a pastry brush or spoon, evenly coat the carrots on all sides with the honey butter glaze, ensuring each carrot is well covered for maximum flavor.
- Roast Carrots: Put the baking sheet in the oven and roast the carrots for about 20 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Serve: Remove the carrots from the oven and serve immediately to enjoy their fresh, sweet, and spiced flavor while warm.
Notes
- Choose carrots of similar size for even cooking.
- If you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor, feel free to add a little more ground cinnamon to the glaze.
- For a vegan version, substitute melted butter with a plant-based margarine or olive oil.
- Ensure carrots are well coated in the glaze for optimal caramelization and flavor.
- Serve as a side dish to roasted meats, grilled chicken, or as part of a holiday meal.
