Candied Carrots

As carrot recipes go, these Candied Carrots are easy and incredibly delicious. Whether you’re making these as one of your Thanksgiving or holiday side dishes or as one of the vegetable side dishes that your kids will actually eat, this is one of those recipes that will fit perfectly into your regular meal plan at any time of year.

Caramelized with a delicious butter and brown sugar glaze, you won’t feel like you are eating vegetables! They really are among the tastiest produce sides that you’re going to find. 

As a vegetarian side dish that you can serve almost anyone, this is also a gluten free and nut free option for those with restrictions!

You can choose to use either frozen or raw carrots for this, but since it can be a bit more difficult to find raw wavy carrots in the store, you can opt for whichever version is found more easily.

Want another easy side that even the kids will eat? Try my Crispy Asparagus Fries!

Candied Carrots Recipe

Ingredients:
16 oz wavy sliced carrots, frozen
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar

Boil the carrots in a large pot with one cup of water for 3-5 minutes.

They’re done cooking when the carrots are soft and no longer frozen. Drain the water when they are finished.

Leaving the carrots in the pot, stir in the brown sugar and butter.

Continue to heat the carrots over medium-high heat until the butter is fully melted.

Allow the carrots to boil for 2 or 3 more minutes after that so that you have a really nice brown sugar and butter glaze.

Serve warm with a little brown sugar sprinkled on top and enjoy!

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Yield: About 5

Candied Carrots

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As carrot recipes go, these Candied Carrots are one of the easy side dishes to make! With only three ingredients, even the kids will love them!

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 16 oz wavy sliced carrots, frozen
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

Instructions

1. Boil the carrots in a large pot with one cup of water for 3-5 minutes. They're done cooking when the carrots are soft and no longer frozen.
2. Drain the water when they are finished.
3. Leaving the carrots in the pot, stir in the brown sugar and butter.
4. Continue to heat the carrots over medium-high heat until the butter is fully melted.
5. Allow the carrots to boil for 2 or 3 more minutes after that so that you have a really nice brown sugar and butter glaze.
6. Serve warm with a little brown sugar sprinkled on top and enjoy!

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  Danxia Snack Porcelain Square Serving Bowl 10 Ounce - 4.5 Inch - Set of 6, White
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  Farberware 16716 Promotional Dishwasher Safe Nonstick Stock Pot/Stockpot with Lid, 10.5 Quart, Black
• 
  OXO Good Grips Wooden Spoon Set, 3-Piece

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 264 Total Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 12g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 49mg Sodium: 204mg Carbohydrates: 25g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 21g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 1g

This calculation is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a doctor or dietician. This calculator is a guide, but makes no guarantee of being exact or fully accurate.