Description
Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots bring simple magic to your dinner table, turning humble vegetables into a delightful side dish that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Glazed with butter and brown sugar, these carrots roast to golden perfection, creating a sweet and savory treat your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 lbs carrots
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish/Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly wash 2 lbs of carrots, then peel and slice diagonally into 2-inch segments for uniform roasting.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over carrots, carefully massaging to ensure complete and even coating.
- Arrange carrots in a single, flat layer on the prepared baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper across the carrots, distributing seasonings uniformly.
- Cut 3 tbsp butter into small cubes and distribute randomly across carrot surface.
- Evenly scatter ¼ cup brown sugar over carrots, ensuring each piece receives a light sugary dusting.
- Slide baking sheet into preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating pan once at 10-minute mark.
- Test carrots with a fork after 20 minutes, confirming they’re tender and developing rich golden edges.
- Remove sheet from oven and immediately garnish with 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves for aromatic finish.
- Allow carrots to rest 2-3 minutes, letting caramelized sugars solidify and intensify flavor profile.
Notes
- Select medium-sized carrots with vibrant color for the best flavor and caramelization.
- Cutting carrots diagonally creates more surface area for browning and helps them cook more evenly.
- Use fresh thyme leaves for a bright, herbal note that complements the sweet caramelized carrots.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil or olive oil for butter and use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg