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

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:

4 cups carrots
480g
1/2 cup water
120g
2 tbsp butter
30g
2 tsp brown sugar
6g
1 tsp cinnamon
3g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Carrots:
- Start by peeling the carrots and slicing them into evenly sized pieces, roughly 1/4 inch thick. This ensures they cook evenly.
2. Cook the Carrots:
- Place the sliced carrots into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Add the 1/2 cup of water to the pan.
3. Simmer:
- 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.
4. Drain:
- Once the carrots are cooked to your desired tenderness, drain any remaining water from the pan.
5. Add Butter and Brown Sugar:
- 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.
6. Glaze 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.
7. Add Cinnamon:
- 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.
8. Serve:
- 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 Size160 grams
Energy
Calories 110kcal6%
Protein
Protein 1.21g1%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 14g4%
Fiber 3.76g10%
Sugar 7g7%
Fat
Fat 6g8%
Saturated 3.46g12%
Cholesterol 18mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 1060ug118%
Choline 12mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg5%
Vitamin B3 1.19mg7%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg10%
Vitamin B9 24ug6%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Vitamin E 0.81mg5%
Vitamin K 16ug14%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 55mg4%
Copper, Cu 0.06mg7%
Iron, Fe 0.44mg4%
Magnesium, Mg 16mg4%
Phosphorus, P 44mg4%
Potassium, K 390mg11%
Selenium, Se 0.16ug0%
Sodium, Na 88mg6%
Zinc, Zn 0.31mg3%
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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