Irresistible Candied Carrots: A Sweet Side Dish Surprise!
A delightful and sweet side dish made with tender carrots, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the sliced carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg.
- These candied carrots can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg