Glazed Carrots
Enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor with Glazed Carrots. This easy side dish combines tender carrots with a buttery glaze, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners and festive gatherings alike, you'll love how simple yet satisfying this dish can be.
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Peeler
- Skillet
- Chef's Knife
- Saucepan
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 4 cups Carrots peeled and sliced
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 4 tablespoons Brown Sugar light
- ½ cup Water
- ½ orange Orange juiced
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon Flat-Leaf Parsley minced
Instructions
- Bring the carrots, butter, brown sugar, water, and orange juice, to a boil in a heavy large skillet. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the carrots are still crisp but becoming tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Uncover, stir in the orange zest, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the carrots are fork-tender and the juices have reduced to a glossy glaze, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the parsley, taste for seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- Use Baby Carrots: Use 4 cups baby carrots in place of the sliced carrots if you prefer.
- Oven Cooking: To cook these carrots in the oven: Place the carrots in a baking dish. Adjust the water to just ½ cup then add the remaining ingredients up to the orange zest. Bake at 350°F for 1 to 1 ½ hours. To speed things along, parboil or steam the carrots until crisp tender before putting in the oven and adjust the baking time to 40 to 60 minutes. Sprinkle with orange zest and parsley and serve.
- Microwave Instructions: To cook these carrots in the microwave: Place the carrots in a 1-½-qt. microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons of water and the remaining ingredients up to the parsley. Cover and microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with orange zest and parsley and serve.