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A skillet filled with tender sliced carrots coated in a shiny brown sugar and butter glaze garnished with fresh parsley.

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 115
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb carrots , peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup wate r
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the sliced carrots and water.
  2. Cover the skillet and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Remove the lid and drain any remaining water from the skillet.
  4. Add the butter, brown sugar, and salt to the carrots.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes until the liquid reduces into a thick, syrupy glaze that coats the carrots.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.