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Simple Recipes for Every Day

Glazed Carrots

brown butter glazed orange carrots cut length wise on a white oval platter with a linen
  • Serves: 4
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs carrots
  • 4 tbsp butter, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Method

  1. Peel carrots and trim green tops to desired length. —If some carrots are thicker than others, cut the thicker ones in half lengthwise.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add carrots to skillet. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, and the butter has browned. —The butter will begin to darken and developed a nutty odor.
  3. Stir in brown sugar and cook uncovered a few more minutes until the brown sugar thickens and coats the carrots. Season with salt and pepper and serve!