Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are quick and easy to make with mouthwatering flavor. Whole carrots are boiled until tender, then tossed with butter and brown sugar giving them beautifully caramelized edges.
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Equipment
chef's knife
cutting board
medium size pot
Ingredients
1 ½lbs. carrotspeeled and sliced on the bias into ½ inch pieces
2teaspoonssaltdivided
1 ½tablespoonssalted butter
½cuppacked light brown sugarcan use dark brown sugar
freshly chopped parsleyfor garnish if desired
Instructions
Place carrots in a medium-size pot. Add 1 ½ teaspoons of salt and cover completely with cold water at least 1 inch above the carrots. Give the carrots a stir.
Bring to a boil and the lower the temperature to a simmer. Cook for about 10-20 minutes of until carrots are tender. The cooking time is determined on the size of the carrots and how soft or firm you like them.
Drain the carrots and return to the pot.
Cut up the butter and place into the pot. Over medium heat, melt the butter. Once butter is nearly melted, add brown sugar and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown sugar is completely melted and begins to thicken (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat. Mix in remaining ½ teaspoon of salt.
Serve topped with a garnish of freshly chopped parsley, if desired.