You only need a handful of ingredients and 25 minutes to make these amazing candied carrots. They are lick-the-plate good.
If you need more easy side dish recipes in your life, you will definitely want to try this simple candied carrots recipe. It is made with ingredients you probably already have on hand, and comes together with so little prep. The result is sweet and delicious carrots that are the perfect accompaniment to so many main dishes. These are great for Christmas or around your Thanksgiving table, but they are so easy you will want to make them all the time.
Ingredients
Just a few simple ingredients are needed for these carrots with brown sugar glaze. For the full recipe including all ingredients and their measurements, be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Carrots: I love to use whole carrots and dice them. You can use baby carrots, but may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Brown sugar: Caramelizes the carrots.
- Butter: Adds a savory flavor to the carrots that adds to the candied taste.
- Seasonings: Nutmeg, cinnamon, and a little salt enhance the natural sweetness of the carrots and add the perfect flavor.
How to Make Candied Carrots
Here is a brief overview of how this candied carrots recipe comes together. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full recipe, including all ingredients and their measurements.
Add the Carrots to Your Skillet
Peel and dice your carrots and add them to a large skillet with water. Aim for a single layer like in the photo below.
Cook the Carrots
Bring to a boil and simmer until the carrots are fork-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the Rest of the Ingredients
Stir in the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Allow the Glaze to Thicken
Return to a boil and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Enjoy!
Storing and Reheating Leftover Candied Carrots
Any leftover brown sugar-glazed carrots can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat in a small skillet over low heat or in the microwave until heated through.
If you make this candied carrots recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear what you think and would be grateful if you left a comment!
Candied Carrots
Ingredients
- 5 large carrots about 1 pound, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the carrots to a heavy bottomed skillet with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until the carrots are fork-tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.5 large carrots, 1 cup water
- With the heat on medium, stir in the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Return to a boil and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve while warm.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, pinch of salt
Penny Boslett-Smith says
Made your Candied Carrots this evening as a ‘test run’ for Thanksgiving Day dinner. Your recipe was easy and, more importantly, delicious. I know my family will love this excellent Candied Carrots recipe!
Penny
I’m so happy to hear that these as much as I do!