Name: Glazed Honey Butter Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 450g baby or thin carrots (lightly scrapped); ½ tsp salt; 60ml water (to steam); 40g butter; 2½ tbsp honey (or maple syrup); ¼ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp thyme (for garnish)

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If you’re looking for an easy side dish that pairs beautifully with almost any meal then you must try this recipe for honey glazed butter carrots. They’re tender, slightly sweet, and coated in a glossy browned butter honey glaze that makes them irresistible.

These honey glazed butter carrots are so good and best of all, they only require a handful of ingredients. The recipe is quick and simple so you can have these delicious carrots ready in around 15 minutes.

Honey glazed butter carrots are the perfect addition to Sunday roasts, holiday dinners or even a weeknight meal. They pair especially well with roast chicken, grilled fish or roast beef, alongside some potatoes.

Why You’ll Love These Honey Glazed Butter Carrots

Quick & easy – ready in less than 20 minutes.
Family-friendly – a simple side dish that even fussy eaters will enjoy and part of your 5-a-day.
Simple ingredients – you’ll only need carrots, butter, honey and a little seasoning.
Versatile – pairs well with chicken, beef, pork, fish or vegetarian meals.

Ingredients for Honey Glazed Butter Carrots

Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Carrots – use fresh baby carrots or thin whole carrots.
Salt – use any type of salt.
Water – you’ll need a little water to steam the carrots.
Butter – use salted or unsalted butter.
Honey – use clear honey or maple syrup if you prefer.
Black pepper – a little black pepper to season the carrots.
Thyme – use fresh or dried thyme to serve.

How to Make Honey Glazed Butter Carrots

1. Place the whole carrots in a large frying pan or skillet with the water and a pinch of salt. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 – 12 minutes. Cook until just tender when pierced with a fork.

2. Remove the carrots and drain any excess water from the pan. Place the pan back on a low to medium heat then add the butter, honey and black pepper. Allow the butter to melt while gently stirring and once the butter starts to sizzle, add the carrots back to the pan.

3. Cook uncovered on a low heat for another 4 - 5 minutes turning occasionally until the sauce reduces to a sticky lightly browned glaze. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve warm.

Recipe Tips

For extra richness, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice at the end to balance the sweetness.

Nutrition

Storage

Refrigerate any leftover carrots in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat when serving from the fridge.

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Glazed Honey Butter Carrots

If you’re looking for an easy side dish that pairs beautifully with almost any meal then you must try this recipe for glazed butter carrots.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Author: Andrea

Yield: 5 servings

Calories: 141kcal

Ingredients

450g baby or thin carrots lightly scrapped
½ teaspoon salt
60ml water to steam
40g butter
2½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon thyme for garnish

Instructions

Place the whole carrots in a large frying pan or skillet with the water and a pinch of salt. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 – 12 minutes. Cook until just tender when pierced with a fork.
Remove the carrots and drain any excess water from the pan. Place the pan back on a low to medium heat then add the butter, honey and black pepper. Allow the butter to melt while gently stirring and once the butter starts to sizzle, add the carrots back to the pan.
Cook uncovered on a low heat for another 4 - 5 minutes turning occasionally until the sauce reduces to a sticky lightly browned glaze. Sprinkle with fresh thyme and serve warm.