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Candied Carrots Recipe

Turn simple carrots into a warm, buttery, brown-sugar glazed side dish everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 125 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds carrots sliced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • Minced fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Add sliced carrots to a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover by 1 inch.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 8–10 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Drain carrots and set aside.
  • In the same pan, melt the butter with brown sugar, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
  • Return carrots to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring until evenly glazed.
  • Add parsley before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • A perfect holiday or Sunday dinner side dish.
  • The buttery brown-sugar glaze elevates plain carrots into something truly special.
Keyword Vegetarian, Gluten-Free