Sweet Honey Glazed Carrots
Sweet Honey Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the carrots by peeling them and slicing them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. For larger carrots, you may want to slice them on a bias for more surface area.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften slightly.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Stir in the honey, packed brown sugar, water, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid has reduced and thickened into a glossy glaze that coats the carrots.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 3 min
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Sweet Honey Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the carrots by peeling them and slicing them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. For larger carrots, you may want to slice them on a bias for more surface area.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften slightly.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Stir in the honey, packed brown sugar, water, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid has reduced and thickened into a glossy glaze that coats the carrots.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
⏱️ 3 min