Caramelized in a sweet and buttery maple syrup glaze, these Maple Roasted Carrots are the perfect side dish for your Holiday dinners, but simple enough for weeknight meals.
Servings : 6servings
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 35 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
2poundscarrots,washed and scrubbed, ends trimmed (you can cut the carrots longwise for faster cooking)
⅓cuppure maple syrup
¼cuplight brown sugar,optional but highly recommended
5tablespoonsunsalted butter,cut into about 10 pieces
salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste
chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs,for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400˚F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Transfer the carrots to the baking sheet and spread out in one single layer. Set aside.
Whisk to combine the maple syrup and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Dot butter pieces over the carrots in several different places and pour the maple mixture over the carrots. Season with salt and pepper; toss around to combine.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing at least once during cooking, until tender. To test for doneness, start checking at the 28-minute mark by piercing the thickest part of the carrot with a fork. If it goes through easily, the carrots are done.
Remove from oven. Taste the carrots for seasonings, mostly salt, and adjust accordingly.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
Carrots: Leave your carrots whole or halve them lengthwise for a quicker roast. You can also use baby carrots but remember that they will need less time in the oven.
Maple Glaze: Consider keeping the brown sugar in the glaze - it really ramps up the flavor! However, you can use sugar-free maple syrup and skip the brown sugar for a lighter option.
Don't crowd the pan: Arrange the carrots in a single layer on your baking sheet, avoiding overlap and cramming.
Get ahead of the game: Up to 5 hours before roasting, wash, scrub, and add the glaze to your carrots. Keep them covered, and no need for chilling.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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