Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots
Tender, caramelized Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots coated in a buttery brown sugar glaze with a hint of cinnamon. A simple yet elegant side dish perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1½ lbs baby carrots (or peeled and chopped whole carrots)
¼ cup salted butter, melted
⅓ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
- Add the carrots and toss until fully coated in the glaze.
- Spread the carrots evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and caramelized around the edges.
- Toss the roasted carrots in the pan juices before serving warm.
Notes
Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
For a savory version, skip the cinnamon and add black pepper or smoked paprika.
Garnish with fresh herbs like thyme or parsley before serving.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat in the oven or microwave.
Air fry at 380°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes for a quicker option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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