Description
Maple Glazed Carrots are an exquisite Thanksgiving side dish that perfectly marries the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with a rich, velvety maple syrup glaze. These vibrant, caramelized carrots offer a delightful contrast to savory holiday meals and are sure to be a favorite at your festive gatherings. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this dish adds both flavor and color to your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and combine it with the maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Place the carrot sticks in the prepared baking dish and pour the maple glaze over them. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 130g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg