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These Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are simple to prepare and full of warm flavors. The brown sugar and maple syrup creates a sweet glaze that coats the carrots with a welcoming taste!

These Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are simple to prepare and full of warm flavors. The brown sugar and maple syrup creates a sweet glaze that coats the carrots with a welcoming taste! #carrots #carrotrecipe #maplecarrots #brownsugarcarrots #glazedcarrots #sidedish #easysidedish #thanksgivingsidedish

**June 2017 Update!** This recipe was originally posted in September 2014. I decided that the photos desperately needed updating, so I reshot the recipe (but still kept the ingredient list and directions the same). I also kept the original post/story below that I wrote three falls ago!**

With Thanksgiving being less than a week away, it’s time to get in gear for the holidays!

Whether you host your turkey dinner or just show up to enjoy the food, it’s always fun to sneak a peek at what dishes you will be enjoying throughout your meal.

While I love turkey, I enjoy the side dishes even more! I heard on The Food Network last week (as I was watching The Kitchen), that the average number of side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner is seven. Does that measure up to what’s served at your table?

 My family goes all out for Thanksgiving (and I mean ALL.OUT.) My step-mom cooks one turkey the day before to carve for leftovers for everyone, and then cooks a second turkey on Thanksgiving to serve for dinner. And the side dishes? I can guarantee there’s way more than seven…from casseroles, to different kinds of potatoes, vegetables, rice, and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

These Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are simple to prepare and full of warm flavors. The brown sugar and maple syrup creates a sweet glaze that coats the carrots with a welcoming taste!

The side dish that I usually contribute to Thanksgiving is my signature green bean casserole. It’s a crowd favorite and usually gone within minutes. But this year, I decided to switch it up a bit.

Instead of bringing the same dish, I decided to put my own spin on a classic veggie: carrots! I love carrots on their own, but when they’re sautéed or roasted, they taste incredible!

These Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are simple to prepare and full of warm flavors. The brown sugar and maple syrup creates a sweet glaze that coats the carrots with a welcoming taste.

These Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are simple to prepare and full of warm flavors. The brown sugar and maple syrup creates a sweet glaze that coats the carrots with a welcoming taste!

Did I mention how simple these Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are to make?

Whether you’re contributing one side dish to your Thanksgiving dinner or are preparing a feast, you’ll have these veggies whipped up in no time!

These carrots are made in one skillet, and one skillet only. Which means that also saves you from doing more dishes! Pretty clever, huh? And from start to finish, these carrots take about 20 minutes. Which means you’re just 20 minutes away from devouring these cuties.

So if you’re looking for a last minute side dish, why not try these Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots? Fast, easy, and full of flavor, these veggies will be the side dish star of the meal!

 These Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are simple to prepare and full of warm flavors. The brown sugar and maple syrup creates a sweet glaze that coats the carrots with a welcoming taste!

Looking for more easy side dish recipes? I’ve got you covered!

These Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are simple to prepare and full of warm flavors. The brown sugar and maple syrup creates a sweet glaze that coats the carrots with a welcoming taste!
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Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

These Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are simple to prepare and full of warm flavors. The brown sugar and maple syrup creates a sweet glaze that coats the carrots with a welcoming taste!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword carrot recipe, vegetable recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 117.97kcal

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3½ tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Saute over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Sauce will be sticky and thick, but will thin out when removed from heat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 117.97kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.25g | Protein: 0.09g | Fat: 5.68g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 15.05mg | Sodium: 6.56mg | Potassium: 36.47mg | Fiber: 0.07g | Sugar: 16.3g | Vitamin A: 519.68IU | Calcium: 19.62mg | Iron: 0.07mg
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By Gayle |

Comments

  2. Bri | Bites of Bri says

    I was watching that episode of the Kitchen too! And we go all out too! So glad I'm not the only one making sure there are plenty of leftovers. My mom used to make carrots just like this at Thanksgiving. I never could figure out why she stopped. I really liked them :)
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    • Gayle says

      I'll be eating leftovers for days with all the food we'll have, but that's the fun of it! These carrots are so good! My Grandma used to make them, too!
      Reply

  3. Michele @ Two Raspberries says

    love love LOVE this! definitely going to try this for a side dish asap it look delicious ;-) ... funny how you can end up craving vegetables first thing in the morning HA! pinned and totally try this recipe! have a wonderful weekend Gayle!
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    • Gayle says

      Thanks for the carrot love and pin, Michele! These carrots are on the sweeter side and totally acceptable for breakfast! :)
      Reply

  6. Laura says

    So glad I'm not in charge of the turkey, but bring side dishes to all our family gathering, looking for new options. I didn't even think of carrots! My kids would totally eat these too prepared this way. Move over green bean casserole, make way for carrots. I love orange side dishes too, they add the right color to the Thanksgiving table. Have a wonderful weekend Gayle!
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    • Gayle says

      That's great that you're turkey-free this year, Laura! These carrots are so delicious because they have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'm sure your kids will devour these! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, too!
      Reply

  15. Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says

    Oh yes... we have quite a spread at Thx! My family and my in-laws (2 dinners on that side) go all out! We have 3 dinners in total, and it's a ridiculous amount of food. This is my favorite holiday! These are my fave kind of veggies... ones with sugar doused all over them. Seriously, I love carrots this way! Yours pics are gorgeous, as always! Thanks for sharing, Gayle! TGIF!
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    • Gayle says

      Wow that is a lot of food, Sarah! But I'm sure it's totally worth it! Sugar definitely makes everything better, right?! :) Thanks so much for the kind words, friend!
      Reply

    • Gayle says

      Thanks so much, Christine! The sugars almost make these into dessert carrots! Definitely a nice change from regular steamed ones!
      Reply

  20. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    That is so smart to cook up a turkey the day before Thanksgiving for leftovers! Plus, it's great practice for the next day so the turkey will be perfect. These carrots look delicious! I love brown sugar glazed carrots. They're like candy!
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    • Gayle says

      I agree, Natalie! I've never cooked a turkey myself before, but I think it's a great idea! Thanks so much for the carrot love!
      Reply

  23. Isadora says

    I always love the side dishes way more than the turkey too! Wow, seven is a lot, but come to think of it, we probably have about that many! I'm always looking for more vegetable side dishes and these carrots look so good!
    Reply

  26. Marcie says

    We ya have more side dishes than 7 as well -- the sides are the best! I do like to make carrots and parsnips, but I've never made them with brown sugar. I love that maple syrup- brown sugar combo -- these would be devoured!
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  29. Cailee says

    YUM!! These look amazing! I LOVE carrots! ...and I love roasted veggie dishes like this! They're just so good! Perf as a side dish on a chilly evening! YUM!
    Reply

  30. Mary Frances says

    We've only had carrots a couple times but I loved the honey glazed recipes. This maple and brown sugar version sounds incredible - I think this will have to join our ALL.OUT side dishes too! We haven't gotten to rice, but potatoes, breads, and veggies for sure. :) Let's just say we need some carrots!
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    • Gayle says

      I've never tried a honey glazed version, but that does sound amazing! It's so fun to see what side dishes will be served, especially when these carrots make an appearance! :)
      Reply

  35. Dulcie @ Foodie Fiasco says

    I never knew that the number of side dishes at the average table on Thanksgiving is seven! Seven deadly sins, I guess;-) Eating carrots seems less sinful, no matter how they're cooked! And this recipe looks amazing. Thanks for sharing, Gayle:-)
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    • Gayle says

      Hi Jessica! I sprinkled on some dried basil for more flavor. You can definitely leave that off, or add on some Italian seasoning, too. Hope you like these!
      Reply

    • Gayle says

      Hi Becky! I've never made this in the slow cooker, so I'm not sure how it would turn out. Best of luck and thanks for stopping by!
      Reply

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