Maple Glazed Carrots
Maple Glazed Carrots are the perfect balance of sweet, buttery, and lightly herb-infused flavor, they're an easy side dish that works for weeknight dinners and holiday meals alike.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter and add maple syrup.
- Add in carrots, sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper then mix to coat carrots in maple mixture.
- Allow to cook for 20 minutes until syrup cooks down to thick sauce and carrots are tender. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh thyme.
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Notes
- Slice carrots evenly: Uniform pieces cook at the same rate and give you a consistent, tender texture.
- Simmer uncovered: Leaving the skillet uncovered helps the maple syrup reduce into a thick, glossy glaze.
- Stir occasionally: This keeps the carrots coated and prevents the glaze from burning as it thickens.
- Adjust sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet dish, reduce the maple syrup slightly or add an extra pinch of salt to balance it.
- Use fresh thyme for garnish: A sprinkle of fresh thyme at the end brightens the flavor without overpowering the glaze.
- Don’t rush the reduction: Let the glaze thicken naturally, turning up the heat too high can cause scorching.
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