Cooking Carrots On The Stove How Long

Glazed Carrots are a quick side dish with a buttery brown sugar glaze. A little sweet, a little savory and loved by everyone!

This quick carrot recipe comes together in minutes on the stovetop in just one pan making it the perfect veggie to serve alongside a ham dinner or even with your fave pork chops or meatloaf!

Glazed carrots in a bowl

A Quick Side

Carrots are an ingredient we always have on hand and they're inexpensive. They go with pretty much anything from pork chops to thanksgiving dinner.

This is an inexpensive dish with lots of flavor.
The buttery, brown sugar glaze uses ingredients you likely have on hand.
It cooks in just one dish meaning fewer dishes to wash.
These glazed carrots aren't just delicious, they're also easy to make.

How to Make Glazed Carrots

You can use this recipe to glaze any kind of carrots from regular, to baby carrots or even garden fresh. Garden carrots are usually more tender and need a bit less time.

Baby carrots save a few steps because they are already just the right size and peeled but using whole carrots doesn't take much longer.

Combine carrots, water, and glaze ingredients in a skillet or saucepan ( per the recipe below ).
Simmer covered over medium high heat until they're tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove lid and cook until glaze thickens. Garnish with a little parsley if you'd like!

Optional additions include a sprig of fresh thyme, a sprinkle of pecans or even lemon juice.

You can make honey glazed carrots by substituting the maple syrup in this recipe with honey. Light or dark brown sugar will work in this recipe, dark has a bit more flavor.

Carrots butter and brown sugar in a frying pan for glazed carrots

Tips for a Great Side Dish

You can use fresh or frozen, whole or baby carrots for this recipe.
Ensure the carrots are about the same size so they cook evenly, cut the thicker ends in half if needed.
Fresh garden carrots will cook faster than store bought carrots.
You can make glazed carrots in the microwave. Place carrots in a dish and add about 1/2″ of water. Cover and microwave for 6-7 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add glaze ingredients and cook 1-2 minutes more.

Glazed carrots in a frying pan

Got Leftovers?

Glazed carrot recipe will last about 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. Reheat leftover glazed carrots in a frying pan, the oven, or a microwave.

They can be eaten chilled and added to salads too!

More Carrot Favorites

Simple roasted carrots – easy and delicious
Creamy Carrot Salad is a great retro recipe, sweet and savory all in one.
Roasted potatoes and carrots – an easy side for any meal
Honey roasted carrots caramelize in the oven (or try a savory version)
For a hearty side, add in potatoes with carrots before roasting
Buttered Dill Peas and Carrots is a classic combo and tastes fresh.

Buttery Glazed Carrots

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2 cups

Glazed carrots are a flavorful side dish that's so simple to make! This recipe can be doubled to feed a crowd.

▢ 1 pound carrots cut into ½" x 2" sticks
▢ ½ cup water
▢ 2 tablespoons light brown sugar tightly packed
▢ 1 ½ tablespoons butter
▢ 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup*
▢ ¼ teaspoon salt plus additional to taste, as needed
▢ freshly cracked black pepper to taste

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Combine carrots, water, brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup in a skillet over medium heat.
Stir occasionally until butter is melted. Increase heat to medium/high and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook 8-10 minutes or until carrots are just becoming tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove lid and continue to cook on high until water is evaporated and carrots are coated in glaze.
Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

*While I recommend using maple syrup but you can substitute honey instead or leave it out entirely for brown sugar glazed carrots.

You can use fresh or frozen, whole or baby carrots for this recipe.

Ensure the carrots are about the same size so they cook evenly, cut the thicker ends in half if needed.

Fresh garden carrots will cook faster than store bought carrots.

You can make glazed carrots in the microwave. Place carrots in a dish and add about 1/2" of water. Cover and microwave for 6-7 minutes or until carrots are tender. Add glaze ingredients and cook 1-2 minutes more.

Calories: 227 , Carbohydrates: 37 g , Protein: 1 g , Fat: 8 g , Saturated Fat: 5 g , Cholesterol: 22 mg , Sodium: 549 mg , Potassium: 560 mg , Fiber: 6 g , Sugar: 28 g , Vitamin A: 31540 IU , Vitamin C: 5.9 mg , Calcium: 93 mg , Iron: 2 mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

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