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Maple glazed carrots in a white serving dish. A serving fork is holding a serving of carrots.

Easy Maple Glazed Carrots

Samantha Erb
Made with a homemade brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon glaze, these maple glazed carrots have just the right amount of sugar and spice. They make the perfect easy side dish and can also be prepared in advance to save time later!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 83 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb whole carrots peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Peel and wash the carrots. Chop off the ends and then cut them into strips or chunks to your desire. Make sure to try to get them to a similar size so that they will cook more evenly.
  • In a large skillet place the carrots and cover them with the water. Season the carrots with the salt. Over medium-high heat, cover the skillet with a lid and steam the carrots for about 5-7 minutes (depending on the thickness of the carrots). Stir it occasionally.
  • Remove the lid and allow the water to cook out. Once it has, then add the butter. Allow the butter to melt and cover the carrots.
  • Combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon and pour it over the carrots. Allow it to simmer as the syrup thickens. Remove from the heat. Garnish with thyme, if desired.

Notes

  • Firm, fresh carrots provide the best results with this recipe. I find that they have the best texture and hold up well when cooked.
  • I cut the carrots to a similar size when preparing them. This ensures that they cook evenly!
  • I adjust the steaming time based on the thickness of the carrots. Thicker pieces will take longer to cook, while thinner ones will be ready sooner.
  • Be careful not to overcook the veggies. My goal is to soften them through steaming, but I don’t want them to get mushy, either.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in a skillet on the stove with a little butter or olive oil on medium-low heat until they're warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 263mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 12688IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.3mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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