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These Roasted Carrots with a Maple Brown Sugar Glaze are carrots roasted in butter, real maple syrup, brown sugar, and a touch of red pepper flakes. These maple glazed carrots are sweet and savory and a perfect side dish recipe.
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Maple Glazed Carrots

These Roasted Carrots with a Maple Brown Sugar Glaze are carrots roasted in butter, real maple syrup, brown sugar, and a touch of red pepper flakes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Vegetable Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: maple brown sugar carrots, maple glazed carrots
Servings: 6
Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Carrots
  • 6 Tablespoons Salted Butter (cut into pieces)
  • 3 Tablespoons Real Maple Syrup (plus 2 Tablespoons for drizzling on top)
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Optional Candied Pecans:

  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel and slice carrots into slices or 3" diagonals. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or two layers of foil. Evenly spread the carrots on the foil.
  • Top the carrots with pieces of butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and drizzle with 3 Tablespoons of maple syrup (reserving 2 Tablespoons of maple syrup to drizzle on after roasting), salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to combine and evenly coat.
  • Bake for 20-28 minutes, flipping the carrots halfway through for even roasting. Carrots are done when they are tender and easily pierced with a fork, and the edges are caramelized. DON'T OVERCOOK THE CARROTS. Watch for caramelization. Maple syrup and brown sugar can burn quickly, so keep an eye on the carrots as they roast. Stirring halfway through helps avoid burning.
  • Remove from the oven and drizzle with remaining 2 Tablespoons of maple syrup and gently toss. Taste for seasonings and add more salt if needed.

Candied Pecans:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sugar, water, and pinch of salt. Stir until just melted. Add pecans. Continue to stir until pecans are lightly caramelized. Remove and pour onto baking sheet to cool. Once cooled, chop into pieces and sprinkle on top of maple carrots

Notes

Substitutions and Variations:
    • Maple Dijon Carrots: Whisk 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard into the glaze for a sweet and tangy flavor.
    • Maple Carrots with Candied Pecans: Sprinkle candied pecans or walnuts after roasting for added crunch.
    • Add Goat Cheese: Sprinkle with crumbled, creamy goat cheese for an added creamy tang.
Recipe inspired from Bon Appetit. Changed the amount of maple syrup, amount of brown sugar, amount of dried chili pepper, added black pepper, and changed the baking time.