Glazed Carrots

Looking for a simple side dish? It couldn't be easier to make these irresistible glazed carrots with just five basic ingredients.

Glazed Carrots Ingredients

Make this glazed carrots recipe with ingredients you likely already have on hand:

• Carrots: Look for firm, plump, bright, and smooth carrots.
• Butter: You'll need about ¼ cup butter to make these caramelized carrots.
• Brown sugar: You can use light or dark brown sugar.
• Seasonings: These glazed carrots are simply seasoned with salt and ground white pepper.

How to Make Glazed Carrots

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these glazed carrots:

1. Cook the carrots: Place the peeled and cut carrots in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots are tender. Drain.
2. Glaze the carrots: Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the sugar, salt, and pepper. Add carrots and toss until well-coated.

How to Store Glazed Carrots

Allow the glazed carrots to cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container. Store your leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove. We don't recommend freezing these glazed carrots, as the texture will become mushy during the thawing process.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

"I made this tonight for my family and everyone loved it," says tinamarie1981. "I used baby carrots also because that’s what I had and they worked out perfectly!"

"Wonderful comfort food with meatloaf and mashed potatoes," according to Lucky Noodles. "No changes, I will make this again!"

"This recipe is truly easy and delicious," raves cookingmomster. "I used baby carrots and it worked out perfectly. The family gave it a thumbs up. Definitely make this recipe again."