Name: Maple-Glazed Rainbow Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 pounds rainbow carrots; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 2 cloves garlic; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; Flaky sea salt

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Maple-Glazed Rainbow Carrots

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Cut carrots in half, lengthwise.

In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Once butter is melted, add brown sugar, maple syrup, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Add carrots to lined baking sheet and pour over maple glaze mixture. Toss to evenly coat. Bake for 20 minutes. Stir and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, until carrots are fully cooked through but not charred.

Serve with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cut Carrots Evenly for Uniform Cooking 🔪
Slice carrots into uniform 2-3 inch pieces and halve thicker ones lengthwise so they roast at the same rate, preventing some from burning while others remain undercooked.
Caramelize the Glaze Separately 🍯
Melt butter and brown sugar together first, then add maple syrup to create a rich caramelized base that coats carrots better than mixing everything at once.
Pat Carrots Dry Before Roasting 💧
Thoroughly dry your carrots after washing to remove surface moisture, which allows them to roast and caramelize properly instead of steaming in their own liquid.
Toast Spices in Butter for Deep Flavor 🌶️
Bloom the red pepper flakes and garlic in the melted butter for 30 seconds before tossing with carrots to unlock their full aromatic potential and prevent raw spice flavor.
Reserve Glaze and Finish at the End ✨
Save half your glaze to toss carrots in during the last 5 minutes of roasting so it stays glossy and doesn't burn, creating a beautiful caramelized coating with fresh sweetness.