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Published: March 12, 2018 Last Modified: March 24, 2019 By Sara 43 Comments

Candied Carrots

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Candied Carrots Recipe | Carrot Side Dish | Brown Sugar Carrots | Glazed Carrots

These candied carrots are sliced carrots in a brown sugar and butter glaze that are simmered until tender. It’s a super easy side dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a holiday meal!

Even the most staunch veggie haters will adore these carrots coated in a sticky sweet glaze. They’re so simple to make you won’t even believe it!

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Candied carrots in a pan with a serving spoon.

One thing I always have in my fridge is a bag of carrots. They’re inexpensive, last for weeks and make for a perfect side dish. These candied carrots dress up your basic steamed carrots with a brown sugar and butter glaze that is out of this world delicious! You can have this side dish on your table in about 15 minutes which makes it perfect for those busy days when you’re trying to get dinner made in a hurry.

How to make candied carrots

To make candied carrots you’ll need whole carrots, butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper and parsley. That’s it! You can cut your carrots into sticks or slices. I typically do slices because they cook faster and are easier to eat.

Raw sliced carrots in a pan.

The first step is to simmer your carrots in a little water until they start to soften. After that you’ll stir in the butter, brown sugar and seasonings, then let everything cook together until the carrots are coated with delicious glaze.

Sliced carrots with butter, brown sugar and seasonings in a pan.

I add a little chopped parsley at the end for added color and flavor, but you can skip that step if you’re in a hurry or don’t have any fresh parsley in the house.

A close up of cooked candied carrots topped with parsley.

The end result is tender carrots that are both sweet and savory. If you have kids that are picky eaters, these candied carrots are a great way to some some veggies in them, because they taste a little bit like candy as the name implies!

I make these candied carrots as a side to a roasted chicken, and they’re always on our Easter table alongside our holiday ham. However you decide to serve your candied carrots, they’re sure to be a huge hit!

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Candied carrots in a pan with a serving spoon.
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Candied Carrots

These candied carrots are sliced carrots in a brown sugar and butter glaze that are simmered until tender. It's a super easy side dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a holiday meal!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 131kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Place the carrots in a large pan. Add 1 cup of water to the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook the carrots for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain the water from the pan and return the pan to the stove over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, butter, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes or until butter and sugar have melted and carrots are coated in the glaze. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 19120IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Raena says

      November 21, 2022 at 3:24 pm

      Hi! Can these be made ahead of time and warmed up when you want to serve?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 22, 2022 at 7:59 am

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    2. Ash says

      February 24, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious with Tuscan herb dry-rubbed pork tenderloin and mashed potatoes with cranberry sauce! Best dinner I’ve had in a while, so many delicious flavors that all complement each other perfectly! Would definitely recommend!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        January 3, 2022 at 5:15 pm

        Like you mix cranberry sauce in the potatoes or serve it on the side?

        Reply
    3. Libby says

      June 16, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      One of my favs. A must have with pork chops. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Jessica says

      May 16, 2020 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      These were great! And easy! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. John says

      April 20, 2020 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      Super easy and delicious!

      Reply
    6. donovan says

      November 19, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      So two thoughts, 1) nutmeg 2) this would go great with a butternut pear soup.

      Reply
      • Kimberly Olson says

        December 25, 2019 at 7:48 am

        This recipe is the bomb!!! Merry Christmas!

        Reply
    7. James says

      September 2, 2019 at 10:49 am

      Wouldn’t they taste better if you baked them in the oven first before tossing them in the butter mixture. Simply place in oven safe pot skip the water and bake until done in the oven, than toss with brown sugar butter, perhaps a little maple syrup.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 2, 2019 at 1:30 pm

        I’ve never tried this before so I don’t know if it would work, let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    8. Felicia says

      June 22, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      I cooked these tonight with Creamy Lemon Thyme Pork Chops, corn on the cob, and chick peas. Delicious!

      Reply
    9. William Griggs says

      May 20, 2019 at 12:06 am

      5 stars
      How did I get to be 61YO and never had a cooked carrot. These were delicious. Served twice in first week. Next I’ll try baby carrots. Thanks.

      Reply
    10. Karilyn says

      March 4, 2019 at 6:15 pm

      Made these tonight with some honey garlic pork chops and mashed potatoes. Very delicious!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 4, 2019 at 8:37 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    11. Koketso Malebe says

      February 19, 2019 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      It was so yummy. My kids enjoyed them . Convenient midweek dinner side. Had them with battered fish and roasted potatoes.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        February 19, 2019 at 12:43 pm

        Yay so glad to hear you enjoyed them! Thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    12. Peter says

      November 24, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      A tablespoon or two of Sambuca added to the butter glaze makes a nice variation.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 24, 2018 at 7:41 pm

        That sounds great, will try it next time!

        Reply
    13. Mary K says

      November 9, 2018 at 11:34 am

      5 stars
      Do you think they’d cook according to the same directions if I used whole baby carrots instead of chopped?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 10, 2018 at 8:17 am

        Yes that will work you’ll just have to cook them a bit longer!

        Reply
    14. Shay says

      October 4, 2018 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      Could these be made a day before ? What’s the best reheat option ?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 5, 2018 at 8:56 am

        Yes they can, you can either microwave them or reheat over low heat on the stove.

        Reply
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