Cinnamon-glazed carrots
Whip up a delightful side dish with this Cinnamon-Glazed Carrots recipe. Tender carrots cooked to perfection in a buttery, brown sugar, and cinnamon glaze offer a touch of sweetness and spice. Perfect for any meal, this easy recipe will add a burst of flavor to your table. Ready in minutes and sure to please everyone!
- 12 Apr 2025
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 4 Servings
- 5 Ingredients
Cinnamon-glazed carrots are a delightful and flavorful side dish that brings together the sweetness of carrots with the warm spices of cinnamon. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, or any time you want to add a touch of elegance to your meal, this recipe is both simple and delicious.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Start by peeling the carrots and slicing them into evenly sized pieces, roughly 1/4 inch thick. This ensures they cook evenly.
- Place the sliced carrots into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Add the 1/2 cup of water to the pan.
- Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Let the carrots cook for about 10-15 minutes until they are tender but still slightly firm. You should be able to pierce them easily with a fork.
- Once the carrots are cooked to your desired tenderness, drain any remaining water from the pan.
- Return the saucepan with the drained carrots to the heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of brown sugar over the carrots.
- Continue to cook the carrots over medium heat, stirring gently.
- Allow the butter to melt and the sugar to dissolve, forming a glaze. Stir occasionally to ensure the carrots are evenly coated.
- Once the butter and sugar have formed a glaze, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cinnamon over the carrots.
- Stir well to evenly distribute the cinnamon and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the cinnamon-glazed carrots to a serving dish.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish. Enjoy!
Tips:
- You can use baby carrots for a more uniform appearance, but regular carrots can be cut into even-sized pieces for similar results.
- For an added touch of flavor, consider sprinkling a bit of nutmeg or adding a splash of orange juice during the cooking process.
- If you prefer a deeper caramelized flavor, allow the carrots to cook a bit longer until they are slightly browned.
- Make sure you don't overcook the carrots; they should be tender but still maintain a bit of bite.
- To make this dish vegan, substitute the butter with a plant-based margarine or coconut oil.
These cinnamon-glazed carrots are sure to be a hit at any dinner table. With their beautiful glaze and comforting flavors, they will complement a wide range of main dishes. Enjoy this easy and scrumptious side dish with your loved ones.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 160 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 110kcal | 6% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 1.21g | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 14g | 4% |
| Fiber 3.76g | 10% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated 3.46g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 18mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 1060ug | 118% |
| Choline 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 0.07mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 1.19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 0.17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B9 24ug | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E 0.81mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K 16ug | 14% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 55mg | 4% |
| Copper, Cu 0.06mg | 7% |
| Iron, Fe 0.44mg | 4% |
| Magnesium, Mg 16mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus, P 44mg | 4% |
| Potassium, K 390mg | 11% |
| Selenium, Se 0.16ug | 0% |
| Sodium, Na 88mg | 6% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.31mg | 3% |
| Water | |
| Water 140g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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