Glazed Carrots Recipe Stovetop Easy 20 Minute Method
Make glazed carrots on the stovetop with brown sugar and ginger. This easy glazed carrots recipe is perfect for holidays or weeknights.
Equipment
- 12-inch skillet
- Silicone Spatula
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 2 lb carrots , peeled and sliced about 1/2 inch diagonally, [See Note 1]
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons butter , divided
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar [See Note 2]
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger more or less to taste
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground nutmeg more or less to taste
- 1/4 tsp salt more or less to taste
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper more or less to taste
- 1 tsp fresh parsley , chopped fine
Instructions
- Place carrots, water and 2 tablespoons of the butter in skillet on medium heat. Cook, uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes or until carrots are slightly tender. Add brown sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, ginger, nutmeg and salt to the skillet.
- Cook 4 to 5 minutes longer, stirring frequently to glaze carrots. Sprinkle with parsley, just before serving.
Notes
Slice carrots evenly, about 1/2 inch thick, so they cook at the same rate and stay tender, not mushy.
• Do not overcook the carrots during the first simmer. Cook just until they begin to soften before adding the brown sugar and remaining butter.
• Reduce the glaze fully during the final minutes of cooking. The liquid should thicken and coat the carrots, not pool at the bottom of the pan.
• If the glaze becomes too thick, stir in 1 tablespoon of water to loosen it. If too thin, cook 1 to 2 minutes longer to reduce.
• Keep heat at medium. High heat can cause the sugar to burn before the carrots are tender.
• Baby carrots can be used to save prep time. Adjust cooking time slightly if they are thicker.
• Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or butter to restore the glossy texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 11/8 recipe | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 19119IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Vitamin E: 1mg | Vitamin K: 16µg | Calcium: 45mg | Folate: 22µg | Iron: 1mg | Zinc: 1mg