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Sweet and Simple Candied Carrots for Cozy Family Meals

Delight your family with these sweet and simple candied carrots, a perfect side dish for any dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • 1 pound Whole Carrots Can substitute with baby or frozen carrots.
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use for richer flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar The main sweetener.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Just a pinch enhances sweetness.
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Peeler
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and peel the carrots, then slice them into uniform coins, about ½ inch thick.
  2. In a medium skillet, combine sliced carrots with enough water to cover them halfway and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add butter, brown sugar, and salt to the drained carrots, stirring over medium heat until combined.
  4. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, then uncover and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes until the glaze thickens.
  5. Once glazed and tender, remove from heat and garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 8000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, try different spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to elevate the taste.

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