Description
A simple and flavorful Stove Top Honey Glazed Carrots recipe featuring tender carrots cooked with butter and honey to create a sweet, glossy glaze perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots
Cooking Liquids & Seasonings
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Peel and slice the carrots into ½ to 1-inch pieces, choosing smaller pieces if the carrot is thick and longer pieces if thin for even cooking.
- Cook Carrots with Water and Salt: Heat a large pan with a lid over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the sliced carrots, ½ cup of water, and kosher salt. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots begin to soften.
- Add Butter and Reduce: Remove the lid and add the unsalted butter. Stir until melted, then continue cooking the carrots, stirring occasionally, until the butter and water mixture reduces slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Add Honey and Glaze: Stir in the honey and cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the honey mixture to reduce and coat the carrots with a glossy glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh carrots peeled for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of carrot pieces to avoid overcooking.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute unsalted butter with browned butter.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Serve as a side dish with roasted meats, poultry, or vegetarian meals.
