Glazed Carrots Sweet Butter Coating (Printer-friendly)

Sweet, tender carrots in a buttery brown sugar glaze. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey

04 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt

05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

06 - 1/4 cup water

07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

01 - Combine sliced carrots, water, butter, and brown sugar in a large skillet.

02 - Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until butter and sugar dissolve completely.

03 - Cover skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes until carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork.

04 - Uncover and continue cooking for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates and carrots are coated in a glossy glaze.

05 - Season with salt and black pepper, tossing well to coat evenly.

06 - Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately while hot.

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These carrots turn out impossibly sweet and tender while still maintaining a satisfying bite
The glaze comes together in the same pan, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum flavor

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Keep the heat at medium rather than high once the liquid starts reducing, or the sugar can burn and turn bitter
The glaze thickens rapidly once the water evaporates, so stay close to the stove during those final minutes

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Pat the carrots dry with paper towels before adding to the pan if they seem especially wet from washing
A cast iron skillet gives the best results, but any large pan with a lid will work perfectly