Description
Candied carrots are an irresistible side dish that elevates any meal with their sweet, buttery glaze. Coated in brown sugar and cinnamon, these vibrant carrots are tender yet slightly crisp, making them the perfect complement for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and deliciously addictive, they will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and sliced into ½ inch pieces
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling.
- Stir in the brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
- Add the carrot slices to the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook for about 10 minutes until tender but crisp, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cinnamon if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (85g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg