Name: Maple Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Baby carrots; 0.333 cup Light brown sugar; 0.333 cup Maple syrup; 0.5 tsp red pepper; 0.5 tsp Salt; 5 tablespoons Butter

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Maple Glazed Carrots

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Spread out carrots on baking sheet. Cut butter into pieces and scatter.

In a small bowl, stir together the maple syrup, brown sugar, crushed red pepper and salt.

Drizzle the syrup mixture evenly over the carrots and toss until all of the carrots are coated.

Cut the butter into small pieces and evenly scatter it on top of the carrots.

Roast for 45-50 minutes, stirring at 25 minutes. The carrots are done when they are browned and tender.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Uniform Carrot Sizing 🥕
Cut baby carrots in half lengthwise so they cook evenly and create flat surfaces for better glaze caramelization and browning.
Dry Before Glazing 💧
Pat carrots completely dry after boiling or steaming to remove excess moisture, which allows the maple-brown sugar glaze to adhere and caramelize properly instead of becoming watery.
Maple Syrup Quality Matters 🍁
Use pure maple syrup (Grade A or B) rather than pancake syrup for authentic depth of flavor—the darker grades provide richer, more complex maple notes that elevate the entire dish.
Finish with Butter Emulsion 🧈
Add cold butter cubes at the very end and gently toss to create a silky, glossy glaze that clings beautifully to the carrots while adding richness and preventing the glaze from becoming overly thick.
Balance Sweet and Savory 🌶️
Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper while the glaze is warm to cut through the sweetness and create a sophisticated sweet-spicy balance that surprises and delights your guests.