I LOVE finding super easy but delicious side dishes. This next recipe is one of those. In fact, it has to be one of my all-time favorite side dishes ever!! My kids love them, the hubby and I love them, and they are so easy to do. I’m sure most of you have tried them, but the last time I made them they turned out super perfect, and I wanted to make sure I shared with you how I did them. The Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots recipe I used came from Simply Scratch. I modified it just a bit, and they turned out perfect!!
I honestly think I could eat these every day, and it’s not because they’re carrots… it’s because adding butter and brown sugar to carrots makes them so stinking good!
I could seriously eat a whole bowl of this right now!! It’s definitely my go-to side dish!! 😀
- 1 16 oz. Bag of baby carrots
- ½ cup water
- 1½ TB butter
- 1½ TB brown sugar
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Bring carrots, water, butter and brown sugar to a boil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Turn to low and simmer for approximately 6 minutes.
- Turn back to high and cook until all the water is evaporated and carrots are tender. It took me another 5-6 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Salt and Pepper, and enjoy!
I’ve tried this recipe a few times, and the way I cooked them this last time was perfect! They tasted perfect… carrots were so tender, and everyone loved it.
Let me know how you like them if you try it. 🙂
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I like this new way to have carrots. Thanks for sharing! (=
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You mentioned that you modified the recipe a bit. I’m not seeing your modifications?
Haha, I made carrots just yesterday and was aiming for the same effect, but wasn’t sure how to get to that result and used honey instead… Not bad either, but I think the next time I will go with brown sugar 😉
Thanks for that! Take care 🙂
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Super delicious!! My family will loves these!! Thanks for the recipe!!
what size bag of carrots?
Yes, what size? 1 lb?
Brown sugar carrots has to be one of my very favorite side dishes. My Mom made a version of these when I was growing up and I love them! I will definitely give this a try 🙂
I made these just this weekend when my boyfriend’s parents were visiting, and they were a huge hit! 😀 Thanks a lot for the great and easy recipe! From now on I will make my carrots always like that, loved it!
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Love this idea! I will be trying this, I just bought a bunch of carrots and wasn’t quite sure how to prepare them. Yum!
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Do you think these could be done in a small slow cooker?
Hi Erin! I would think a slow cooker would work, but not sure of the temp and the length to cook. If you try it out and find a good version for it, let me know. 🙂
This is a great recipe and the best way to cook carrots!
I also wanted to let you know that this recipe was featured on my blog today for some last minute Easter dinner ideas. You can check it out here: http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/2013/03/last-minute-easter-menu-ideas.html#more
Happy Easter
Maria
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Butter and carrots are such a natural combination, yum! And this is a great pull-it-out of the fridge recipe since no peeling is needed, great for when you need a quick veggie on the table!
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Tried these last night and they were awesome! I left the salt and pepper out. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I love this recipe and I always use it for thanksgiving and Christmas, but I use 1 bay leaf and no salt or pepper and they’re a huge hit!
Oooh, great suggestion! Will have to try it with a bay leaf. Thx!
I just stumbled up on these on pintrest, my picky 3 & 4 year olds LOVED them, even went as far as asking for seconds and stealing them off my plate! We now have 4 veggies they like! Oh and the hubs and I thought they where pretty amazing too!
I LOVE hearing that!! My kiddos like them too and I feel like I could eat them every night – they’re my favorite!!
I made these tonight on a random whim (after finding them on Pinterest) and they were so good! I have never had brown sugar carrots– to be honest, i’m not a big fan of carrots– but I think I’m going to start making these more often!
What sized bag of carrots did you use?
Thanks!
Leave out the black pepper and add a bit of cinnamon and a sprinkle of nutmeg. We always called them Candied Carrots.
Never tried adding cinnamon or nutmeg but it sounds amazing!!
would you say that the bag of carrots is a pound? I have a two pound bag and was wondering if I should double it
Tried these tonight. They were so good! Glad I found this, it was a good change from regular boiled carrots.
So glad you liked them, Nancy!! They’re definitely a favorite of ours too. Thanks for stopping by! 😉
What kind of pan do you use please?
Thank you for sharing this recipe
I just made them but with coconut oil and coconut sugar with the same amount listed in your ingredients and they turned out super delicious
Oooh – I’ll have to try that next time. Sounds great!
Delicious!
The question was asked a few times in the comments, but I couldn’t find an answer. What size bag of carrots? 16 oz, 24 oz, or 32 oz? Just need to know so I can get the ratio of carrots to all the rest of the ingredients right.
Thanks! 🙂
I was looking for the same answer. It appears the question has been asked a couple times with no response 🙁 I have everything ready to go to make them right now but I’m not sure how many carrots to use. I guess I’ll just steam a couple handfuls and try this recipe another time. Bummer.
I’m sorry I missed that question. I use the 16 oz. bag of baby carrots you find in the produce section. 😉
Great, thank you!! I had a 32oz bag (minus a couple handfuls from my 3yo) and when I dumped them into the pot I thought “this can’t be right”. Haha. Thanks for the info, I look forward to making this!
These are really good. I finally found a good recipe for cooked carrots.
Yay! We love these carrots and are the perfect side. Thank you so much!
Thank you, this is an amazing recipe; I make these carrots allllll the time! The only thing I do different is add a bit more brown sugar.
Thank you!! It’s the best way to eat them 🙂 And, more brown sugar wouldn’t hurt 😉
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Haha…that’s great!! Thank you for making it!
Love, love, love these!
So, do I!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!