Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
It doesn't matter what my main course is-these carrots work! They're versatile, sweet, and super easy to make, freeing up your time to focus on the rest of the meal.
Why should I make this glazed carrot recipe?
Honey-glazed carrots are dripping with savory-sweet flavor. The cinnamon and thyme add a fresh fall flavor that pairs well with nearly everything, but especially cozy fall and winter dishes. In fact, you can be certain your honey-glazed carrots will taste great whether you're serving my dry brine turkey recipe, slow cooker glazed ham, chicken, or even vegetarian dishes.
The best part is, these carrots are super easy to make-you only need a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps.
How do I make honey-glazed carrots in the oven?
To make honey-glazed carrots, follow these simple steps.
- Grease a large sheet pan (or line it with parchment paper) and preheat your oven to 400°F. The honey glaze is sticky, so do not skip this step unless you want a big mess to clean up later!
- Peel and slice in half any carrots that are larger than 1 ½" in diameter. This will help your carrots cook quickly and evenly.
- Make the glaze by stirring honey with melted, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, and salt. Toss the glaze with the carrots so they are evenly coated.
- Arrange the carrots in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet and drizzle with any glaze that is left in the bowl. Make sure to leave a little space between the carrots so that air can circulate a bit and they roast evenly on all sides.
- Roast the carrots in the oven for 30-35 minutes-they should be tender and browned.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve warm. You can use dried thyme instead if that's what you have on hand, but you'll get the best flavor with fresh.
Protip: Prepping ahead.
If you're working ahead of time for a dinner party or big holiday, you can peel and cut the carrots up to a week in advance. Store cut carrots in water and loosely covered, and replace the water every couple of days.
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📖 Recipe
Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots peeled and sliced into 1 ½ inch width
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh thyme leaves optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line and/or grease a large sheet pan.
- Peel your carrots. If carrots are thicker than 1 ½ inches at the widest point, slice in half lengthwise. Place in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together honey, melted butter, cinnamon, garlic powder, and salt. Pour over the carrots and toss them until well-coated.
- Place the carrots on the sheet pan in a single layer, and drizzle with any remaining honey mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until tender. Serve your cooked carrots with a sprinkle of fresh thyme.
Notes
- The honey in this recipe makes the carrots (especially the ends) stick to most sheet pans. We recommend heavily greasing or using parchment paper on even the most non-stick sheet pans to avoid the carrots sticking!
- Fresh thyme is optional but it really elevates the fall flavor of these carrots.
- We've had the best results using thinner carrots for this recipe, or cutting thicker carrots to 1 ½ inch thickness to avoid tough or undercooked carrots.
Nutrition
I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the cinnamon in this, but it really works well!
Glad you enjoyed!