Brown sugar glazed carrots are a timeless side dish that brings sweetness to any meal! With their shiny, beautiful glaze and tender texture, they fit nicely alongside a holiday roast or a simple weeknight entrée. This baked carrot recipe also adds color, warmth, and cheer to any Thanksgiving or Christmas spread!
A Note From Kristen
I always make this dish when I want something easy but still impressive. The combination of carrots, butter, and brown sugar creates a flavor that’s cozy, rich, and hard to resist. It’s also incredibly simple to make at home! You prepare the glaze, pour it over the carrots on a sheet pan, roast, and that’s it. Once it hits the table, even picky eaters in my family go back for seconds. Enjoy!
~Kristen
Ingredient Notes
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How to Make Brown Sugar Baked Carrots
01
PREP
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, cumin, and salt until combined.
02
COAT
Pour the brown sugar glaze over the carrots and toss until evenly coated.
03
ROAST
Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
04
SERVE
Garnish with fresh dill, then serve. Enjoy!
Serving Ideas
- Serve with vegan meatloaf, vegetarian roast, or quinoa stuffed acorn squash.
- Pair with vegetarian shepherd’s pie, pumpkin risotto, or marry me vegetable medley.
- Serve alongside potato side dishes like cheesy mashed potatoes, mashed purple sweet potatoes, or miso mashed potatoes.
- Top with roasted almonds, pecans, or sesame seeds.
Kristen’s Top Tips
- If you don’t have baby carrots on hand, you can use young or larger carrots as a substitute. Just peel and then cut the whole carrots into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- If you want a milder taste, use light brown sugar or coconut sugar. But if you’re after a more caramelized flavor, use dark brown sugar.
- Avoid overcooking the carrots so they won’t end up mushy. The best carrots are the ones with a little bite!
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Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots peeled
- 2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- pinch salt
- fresh dill chopped, for garnish
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, coriander, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour the brown sugar glaze over the carrots, then toss to coat well.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh dill. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is automatically calculated using a third-party calculator and is an estimate only.
