Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Thursday, August 3, 2023
This will be the easiest side dish for making canned carrots you'll ever find and so delicious!

Made on the stovetop, these carrots are simmered in buttery brown sugar to make the tastiest glaze out there.

I just love making these any weeknight since they are so quick and easy and everyone loves them not to mention a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.

I can remember as a child trying to hide carrots or plain heated canned vegetables, but not anymore, these will win anyone's heart and the pickiest of eaters.

Simple enough to make any day of the week and even delicious and pretty enough to serve guests when hosting a party.

No matter what your cooking these will be a favorite new easy side dish.


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easy to make brown sugar buttery glazed carrots




Easy Steps for Making Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

  1. first, drain the carrots and rinse off any unwanted salt
  2. heat the butter until melted in a saucepan and saute the canned drained carrots with a little garlic powder
  3. add the water, soy sauce, brown sugar and simmer until the syrup thickens
  4. see baking methods instead of stovetop at the end

canned carrots glazed in brown sugar and butter


Shopping List of Ingredients see the recipe card for the amounts below

  • canned carrots sliced
  • butter
  • water
  • light brown sugar
  • soy sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste.


ingredients to make brown sugar buttery glazed carrots


Other Mix-Ins

  • maraschino cherries
  • add mini marshmallows and broil the top
  • chopped pecans while roasted or other nuts you like
  • add sliced fresh apples
  • raisins or craisins
  • shredded coconut


glazed carrots in a saucepan


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Easy Baked in the Oven Also!


I love Roasted Vegetables and they are always a favorite side dish especially my Parmesan Roasted Medley Recipe which is another family favorite way to serve vegetables.

Baking these brown sugar glaze carrots it's super easy:

  • First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking dish.
  • Just toss all the ingredients in a bowl and coat the carrots.
  • Place in a baking dish at 400 degrees for around 20 to 25 minutes.

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American
Yield: 4
Author: Claudia Lamascolo
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

This is an easy side dish made with canned carrots. The brown sugar and butter glaze make these a sweet treat with any meal.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 8 MinTotal time: 13 Min

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5 ounce can of carrots drained (if you use fresh you will have to boil them first in salt water until tender and drain)
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Optional: a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of black pepper and garnish with fresh parsley.

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the drained carrots.
  2. Saute carrots for around 2 minutes with granulated garlic powder,.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar and water.
  4. Simmer until this syrup thickens for about 5 to 8 minutes on medium heat or until this starts to caramelize.
  5. Season if needed with salt and pepper and if using cinnamon add that in this step.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley if preferred for presentation.

Notes

Baking these brown sugar glaze carrots it's super easy:

  •  First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking dish.
  • Just toss all the ingredients in a bowl and coat the carrots.
  • Place in a baking dish at 400 degrees for around 20 to 25 minutes.


Other Mix-Ins

  • maraschino cherries
  • add mini marshmallows and broil the top
  • chopped pecans while roasted or other nuts you like
  • add sliced fresh apples
  • raisins or craisins
  • shredded coconut


Nutrition Facts

Calories

174.96

Fat (grams)

8.79 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

5.43 g

Carbs (grams)

24.19 g

Fiber (grams)

3.02 g

Net carbs

21.17 g

Sugar (grams)

18.32 g

Protein (grams)

1.66 g

Sodium (milligrams)

394.67 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

22.57 mg


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