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Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots

Published: Nov 19, 2021 · Modified: Dec 12, 2021 by Colleen 49 Comments

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Brown sugar carrots in a black dish
Glazed carrots in a black dish.

These delicious Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots work equally as well for a holiday side dish or an everyday weeknight dinner.

A bowl of brown sugar roasted carrots with a spoon inserted.

Roasting carrots is the best way to bring out their natural sweetness. In fact, another name for these baked carrots is candied carrots. While they roast, the carrots become glazed and browned.

We also love roasting carrots in the air fryer, (check out Air Fryer Carrots) but I find that the oven is the best way to cook this particular recipe for brown sugar carrots.

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What's So Good About This?

  • Brown sugar glazed carrots are a perfect side dish for holiday dinners like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter.
  • These baked carrots work just as well to compliment an everyday family dinner.
  • Caramelizing carrots in brown sugar and butter makes them buttery, sweet and tender.
  • The recipe is super simple to make. Peeling and slicing carrots is the longest step.
  • This delicious side dish takes only 30 minutes from start to finish, and 20 of those minutes are oven time.
  • Carrots are budget friendly and keep for a while in the fridge, so you can throw this glazed carrot recipe together any time you need a quick vegetable to go with your main.

Ingredient Notes

  • Carrots Any carrots will work, as long as they're fresh. To cut down even more on prep time, use baby carrots.
  • Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar has a caramel, molasses flavour that is the star of this brown sugar roasted carrot recipe.
  • Butter Use real butter, of course.
  • Garlic You can use fresh or jarred minced garlic, or you can use garlic powder.
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Parsley For garnish

How To Make It

It couldn't be any easier to make these caramelized carrots.

  1. Toss all the ingredients, except the parsley, in a bowl.
The ingredients being tossed together in a glass bowl.
  1. Pour everything onto a parchment lined baking sheet and spread into a single layer
Brown sugar and butter glazed carrots on a baking sheet ready to go in the oven.
  1. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
Roasted glazed carrots on a baking sheet fresh from the oven.
  1. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with parsley, and serve!

Recipe Tips & Variations

  • Slice the carrots any way you like, keeping two things in mind: Smaller cuts mean less roasting time, and also more surface area to caramelize. Learn how to cut carrots: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cut-carrots.
  • Try to slice carrots in a uniform size so that they cook evenly.
  • To save time, you can use pre-peeled baby carrots for this recipe.
  • Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
  • Parsley is a good garnish pairing for baked carrots, but other good options are cilantro, thyme, sage, or chives.
  • If you want more seasoning, try cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
A dish of baked brown sugar carrots being served.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these baked glazed carrots with your holiday turkey (try this Cranberry Glazed BBQ Turkey Breast) or ham, and also with everyday dinners. These delicious caramelized carrots go with anything from Pork Chops, Roast Chicken, Baked Salmon, Steaks, or Meatloaf.

More Great Side Dishes

  • Air Fryer Butternut Squash
  • Miso Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Sweet Potato Scallop
  • Roasted Rutabaga
  • Sautéed Green Beans With Garlic & Lemon
  • Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables
  • Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing
  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples
  • Mashed Potato Squash

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Recipe

Brown sugar roasted carrots in a black dish.

Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots

Roasted carrots in a buttery brown sugar glaze are easy to make and delicious. A perfect Thanksgiving side dish but just as good any day of the week.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: North American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Colleen Milne

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425° Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil
  • In a bowl, toss all ingredients except parsley together
  • Spread the carrots over the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until the carrots are fork tender and beginning to brown.

Notes

Slice the carrots anyway you like, keeping two things in mind: Smaller cuts mean less roasting time, and also more surface area to caramelize.
Try to slice carrots in a uniform size so that they cook evenly.
To save time, you can use pre-peeled baby carrots for this recipe.
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Parsley is a good garnish pairing for baked carrots, but other good options are cilantro, thyme, sage, or chives.
If you want more seasoning, try cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, paprika, or cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 19208IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Bernice

    November 24, 2021 at 10:04 am

    Roasting carrots really is the best way to cook them. I especially love the crispy bits and contrasting tender bits. This was delicious with our meatloaf the other day.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 25, 2021 at 6:19 am

      Hi Bernice. Yum, we love these carrots with meatloaf, too.

      Reply
  2. Jessica

    November 24, 2021 at 9:34 am

    Brown sugar and carrots are a match made in heaven. This dish is so simple and delicious.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 24, 2021 at 9:58 am

      Hi Jessica! I'm happy to hear that you loved this simple and delicious side dish!

      Reply
  3. Veronika Sykorova

    November 23, 2021 at 9:28 pm

    I'm not the biggest fan of cooked carrots but roasted carrots, especially with brown sugar are so delicious! Definitely making these as an extra side for thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 24, 2021 at 6:54 am

      You'll love these carrots, Veronika! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  4. Vanessa

    November 23, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    Yum! Paired these with a simple weeknight dinner of baked chicken breasts. It was delicious!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 24, 2021 at 6:53 am

      This is so great to hear, Vanessa!

      Reply
  5. Gwynn

    November 23, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    Always looking for new and delicious ways to serve carrots and this recipe is a keeper!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 24, 2021 at 6:53 am

      It is for sure, Gwynn! Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Shelby Stover

    November 23, 2021 at 9:29 am

    Love how simple this is! Candied carrots are one of my daughters favorites!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 23, 2021 at 1:21 pm

      Hi Shelby. I'm glad your daughter loves these!

      Reply
  7. Amanda Dixon

    November 22, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    These carrots are such a wonderful side dish! I just loved the sweet and savory combination with the brown sugar and garlic. It was wonderfully flavored.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 23, 2021 at 6:47 am

      Hi Amanda, so happy to hear that you loved these roasted carrots! They're so simple but delicious. Cheers!

      Reply
  8. Marta

    November 22, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    I made these brown sugar roasted carrots as a test-run for out Thanksgiving dinner and couldn't have been more pleased. The recipe was easy and so full of flavor.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 23, 2021 at 6:46 am

      Hi Marta. What a great idea to test run recipes before the big day. I'm so happy that you loved these! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  9. nancy

    November 22, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    delicious side for thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 23, 2021 at 6:44 am

      These are indeed a perfect Thanksgiving side dish, Nancy. Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Katherine

    November 22, 2021 at 11:33 am

    These are incredible! Perfect balance of sweetness. Yum!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 22, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      So happy you loved them, Katherine!

      Reply
  11. Sara Welch

    November 22, 2021 at 11:17 am

    Adding these to my Thanksgiving menu for dinner this year! Will pair perfectly with my dinner spread; looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 22, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      Enjoy Sara! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  12. Mahy

    November 22, 2021 at 10:53 am

    I love how yum these carrots look. Exactly how I like to make mine!

    Reply
  13. veenaazmanov

    November 22, 2021 at 10:49 am

    Delicious and healthy way of enjoying some side dishes like these. Love the Glaze and presentation too.

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 22, 2021 at 10:58 am

      Thanks, Veena!

      Reply
  14. Jess

    November 22, 2021 at 10:32 am

    My favorite way to eat carrots...just like my grandma used to make them!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 22, 2021 at 10:58 am

      Hi Jess! Those dishes that grandma use to make are some of the best, aren't they?

      Reply
  15. Jeannie

    November 21, 2021 at 11:03 pm

    Love the addition of brown sugar, so yummy!

    Reply
    • Colleen

      November 22, 2021 at 10:56 am

      It really is, Jeannie! So happy you loved it!

      Reply
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