Description
Maple-Glazed Carrots are a delightful holiday side dish that brilliantly combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with rich maple syrup and warm spices. This easy-to-make recipe transforms your Thanksgiving table into a festive feast, providing a burst of color and an irresistible flavor that complements any savory dish. Perfectly tender and glazed to perfection, these carrots evoke fond memories while creating new ones around your family table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Toss carrot pieces in the glaze until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a baking dish and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining glaze over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb (113g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg