Glazed Carrots Recipe (Butter and Brown Sugar)
This glazed carrots recipe gently softens sliced carrots first, then coats them in a quick butter and brown sugar glaze for a shiny finish. It’s a simple side dish with just a few ingredients, and it comes together fast on the stovetop.
Ingredients
For the glaze
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the carrots
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin coins so it cooks evenly.
Soften first
Add the carrots to a skillet with 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Melt the butter
Uncover, add the butter, and toss until it melts and coats the carrots.
Add brown sugar to glaze
Sprinkle in the brown sugar and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and a light glossy glaze forms.
Adjust the texture
If the glaze gets too thick, splash in 1–2 teaspoons water and toss briefly. Add a pinch of salt if you want to balance the sweetness.
Serve
Serve warm, spooning any extra glaze from the pan over the top.