You will LOVE these maple glazed carrots! They bake up perfectly tender, with an irresistible sweet and savory flavor. This is an excellent Thanksgiving side dish, but you’ll also love it as an easy weeknight dinner option with your favorite protein.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
2poundscarrotspeeled
1/4cupmaple syrup
2tablespoonsmelted butter
3garlic clovespressed
1/2teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonground ginger
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
Garnish (optional)
1teaspoonolive oil
1tablespoonfinely chopped parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425˚F.
Peel the carrots and cut into chunks about 2 inches in length. If the carrots are thick, you may want to cut them horizontally as well.I cut the carrots on a diagonal because it makes a nice presentation and helps to have more surface area for roasting, but you can cut them straight if you prefer.
Transfer the carrots to a large bowl. Pour the maple syrup and melted butter over the carrots. Then add the garlic, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pepper.Toss the carrots until they are all evenly coated in the seasonings.
Spread the carrots out on a large baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. Optional: Broil for the last 2-3 minutes to add additional browning to the edges of the carrots. The glaze on the bottom of the pan may burn if you do this, but the carrots will be delicious and unaffected by burnt glaze on the bottom.
Once the carrots are fork tender, remove them from the oven and drizzle with olive oil and toss with the freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Substitutions: Swap another fresh herb for parsley if you’d like. You can also use honey instead of maple syrup.How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.How to Freeze: If you’re freezing maple glazed carrots, store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to a month.How to Reheat: Reheat glazed carrots in a 350ºF oven until warmed through, or in the microwave. How to Scale: To keep the carrots from steaming on the sheet pan, if you plan on scaling up, you’ll need to use an additional pan.