Description
These Candied Carrots bring a sweet and buttery flavor to your table. Perfect for holidays or simple weeknight meals, they are quick to prepare and absolutely delightful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds carrots
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add carrots, salt, and pepper, sauté until starting to soften.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and drizzle honey over the carrots, stirring to combine.
- Pour in water, cover, and simmer until fork-tender, about 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in unsalted butter until melted and glossy.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Cut carrots uniformly for even cooking.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg with honey.
Use freshly chopped parsley for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg