These maple glazed carrots are sweet and delicious and the perfect side dish to ham, pork, turkey, or chicken.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds carrots, washed and scrubbed, ends trimmed, cut lengthwise
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- chopped fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish
- sesame seeds, optional
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Transfer the carrots to the baking sheet and spread out in one single layer. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and brown sugar.
- Dot pieces of butter over the carrots in several different places and pour the maple mixture over the carrots. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing at least once during cooking, until the carrots are fork tender. If desired, sprinkle the carrots with sesame seeds the last few minutes of cooking. Move carrots to a serving platter, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
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