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Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pounds baby carrots
- cup butter
- cup maple syrup
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Directions
Step 1: Gather all the ingredients before you start cooking.
Step 2: Place the baby carrots in a pot and cover them with salted water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
Step 3: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the carrots simmer until they are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 4: Drain the carrots and transfer them to a serving bowl.
Step 5: In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
Step 6: Stir in the maple syrup into the melted butter and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
Step 7: Pour the maple butter mixture over the cooked carrots and toss them to coat evenly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 8: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Cook's Notes
You can substitute honey for maple syrup if you prefer a different sweetness. For an added flavor kick, try mixing in teaspoon of ground cinnamon or a pinch of cayenne to the glaze. Fresh thyme or rosemary also make excellent garnishes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 |
| Total Fat | 6g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 15mg |
| Sodium | 101mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g |
| Total Sugars | 12g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Vitamin C | 5mg |
| Calcium | 39mg |
| Iron | 0mg |
| Potassium | 301mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Comments
Moppel
10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM
These were very good. I only had regular carrots, so I sliced them and steamed them. One of my kids loved them, the other one not so much. I thought it was a nice change.
lutzflcat
03/16/2014 01:40:27 PM
I sliced fresh organic whole carrots, steamed them in the microwave for 2 min 15 seconds, and drizzled on the maple syrup-butter mixture. This was a nice side dish for a roasted pork loin, mashed potatoes, and freshly-cooked apples. It really doesn't get much easier than this.
BETSEY1214
03/30/2015 09:08:01 AM
Used frozen sliced carrots which I cooked on the stove. Added the butter and syrup to the pan after I drained the carrots. Loved the flavor. It's a keeper.
FizzyMiso8004
04/22/2024 08:37:13 PM
I loved this recipe, but I tweaked it a bit. I added brown sugar, white sugar, rosemary, extra maple syrup, and LOTS of black pepper and salt. I also stuck it in the oven on 250F for 20 minutes to let in caramelize and soften more. It was kinda flavorless at first so I added the brown sugar at the end, after the oven.
Mary Songer Willard Frye
08/15/2023 04:17:27 AM
This was VERY tasty! The maple syrup and butter were just the right amount of blending together. I did pour it over the cooked carrots and let it all simmer for about five minutes before serving though. And I used large carrots, cut into strips. Wonderful.
Hillary Collier
04/12/2020 10:46:36 PM
This was a great recipe! I didn’t have baby carrots on hand so I peeled regular carrots and cut them into 1/2” slices. I also used a little less than 1/3 c. of maple syrup then instead added 2-3 tbsp. of brown sugar and a few dashes of cinnamon. (I also omitted the salt and pepper).
Ron Lloyd
12/09/2013 05:01:09 AM
Made this yesterday. Roasted the carrots instead of boiled them and used large carrots cut up as I didn't have baby carrots. It was very tasty.
Felicia Camille
11/28/2017 06:51:41 AM
Even the kids loved these carrots. I will definitely be making them again. I did roast the carrots instead of boiling them. PERFECTO!
mcfitzblpa
11/29/2019 02:43:55 AM
Super easy and delicious! I steamed baby carrots and drizzled over the butter/syrup as directed. I sprinkled some no-salt seasoning on top, stirred it up, and good to go.
Debbie Nolen Woods
11/29/2014 04:28:11 AM
This was a pretty good, easy recipe. I used whole carrots cut into sticks. The cooking time on the carrots is way off. You shouldn't go over 8 min. Maybe baby carrots are tougher (haven't used them for ages, the whole are so much sweeter).
CarolynCooks
08/14/2016 01:44:03 AM
I added a tiny splash of cognac to the mix and they were the best glazed carrots I've tried! They were super easy and tasty.
Veena Mayhak
04/26/2025 02:18:28 PM
Used broth instead of water for more flavor. Very good but took longer to get soft than directions said.
GiftedMelt9996
02/16/2025 11:41:02 PM
Great tasting
robert heuman
01/14/2025 05:40:55 PM
Best and easiest carrots I have ever made. I have gone through a lot of recipes trying to the this taste. Definitely putting it in our vegetable rotation.
UniqueChop4389
01/13/2025 03:19:02 PM
Easy to make and my family loved them..will be making again
keegiejoe
01/05/2025 10:38:43 PM
May the recipe exactly as is. This is about the only vegetable my teenage boys ask for. They absolutely love them Not too sweet.
Stephanie Williams
11/23/2024 09:38:43 PM
Perfect for meal prep too.
Betty Cruz
08/29/2024 10:35:47 PM
So flavorful, comforting, and easy.
France Cevallos
03/26/2024 12:44:03 AM
I love anything maple so thought these carrots were really good. I prefer the texture of large sliced carrots, so would use those instead next time.
Catherine Harris
03/04/2024 12:05:02 AM
This hit all the right notes.
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