Candied Carrots
Candied Carrots are a simple and easy side dish that is buttery and glazed with brown sugar. It is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or an everyday dessert.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 88kcal
Equipment
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots , cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
- In a large pan, add the carrot pieces and 1 cup of water over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook the carrots for 9-10 minutes or until softened.
- Drain the carrot from the water.
- Put the pan on the stove, and add brown sugar, butter, carrot, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, and make sure that carrots are coated in the glaze.
Notes
keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 12746IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.3mg