Candied Carrots Recipe Easy Honey Cinnamon Side Dish
Transform ordinary carrots into a sweet, buttery, and cinnamon-spiced side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into coins or sticks
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or a sprinkle of nutmeg
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and slice into 1/4-inch thick coins or sticks for uniform cooking.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Swirl the pan to coat the bottom evenly once melted.
- Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over the carrots, stirring to coat them evenly.
- Drizzle the honey over the carrots and stir again. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and glazes the carrots.
- Season with a pinch of salt and give everything a final stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley or a light sprinkle of nutmeg before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, use vegan butter and maple syrup instead of honey. Uniform slicing ensures even cooking, and low heat prevents burning the glaze. Adjust sweetness and cinnamon to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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