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    Maple Glazed Carrots

    Side Dishes Dairy-Free Recipes Gluten Free Kid Friendly Plant Based Recipes April 4, 2022 | By Kristen Chidsey | 15 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Even picky eaters get excited for these glazed carrots! Glazed with maple, orange juice, and garlic that elevates the natural flavors of the carrots, this simple side dish recipe comes together easily. Naturally sweetened and vegan friendly, these carrots are a perfect vegetable to serve with family dinners.

    Glazed with maple syrup, orange juice, and garlic, these Maple Glazed Carrots make a simple side dish that is sweet, tangy, and downright delicious!

    Bowl of glazed carrots next to oranges.


    One of the easiest, tastiest ways to prepare carrots it to make Glazed Carrots.

    And while most recipe for glazed carrots are prepared with excessive amounts of butter and brown sugar, my recipe is a bit healthier, yet just as delicious.

    Instead of using refined sugars, these carrots are glazed with maple syrup. But not JUST maple syrup. I add in fresh orange juice and a bit of garlic to the glaze to balance out the sweetness and give the glazed carrots a more sophisticated taste.

    But most importantly, everyone loves these Maple Glazed Carrots--even my super picky eaters. They are sweet, tangy, and downright delicious.

    Notes on Ingredients

    Ingredients for glazed carrots labeled on counter.
    • Carrots: Use peeled carrots that have been cut into 1-inch chunks, or baby carrots to cut down on prep time.
    • Maple Syrup: Be sure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup or the taste will be artificial and overly sweet. And feel free to use honey in place of the maple syrup for equally delicious results.
    • Orange Juice: The acidity of the orange juice brings such a bright, refreshing flavor to the glaze on the carrots. It is my secret to really great glazed carrots. Because I also like to add in the zest of the orange, for an additional punch of orange flavor, I often opt to use freshly squeezed orange juice. However, if you don't have fresh oranges, use prepared orange juice and omit the orange zest.
    • Minced Garlic: A little bit of fresh garlic helps to cut the sweetness of this dish, but you can certainly leave it out for a sweet version of glazed carrots.
    • Butter: A bit of butter will help to round out the flavors and give the glazed carrots a rich finish. Feel free to use vegan butter or omit the butter for a dairy-free or vegan modification.

    How To Make Glazed Carrots

    This easy side dish comes together in about 20 minutes and in just 2 simple steps.

    Step One: Parboil Carrrots

    • Place the prepared carrots into a small saucepan and cover with cold water.
    • Bring the water to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
    • Simmer the carrots until they are JUST fork tender. You want them still somewhat firm so that they hold their shape when glazed.
    • Once fork tender drain the carrots and return to the skillet.
    Pan with carrots slices covered with water.

    Step Two: Glaze the Carrots

    • Add the maple syrup, butter, orange juice, salt, and garlic to the saucepan and toss to coat.
    • Simmer over medium heat until the carrots are coated in a rich maple glaze. This only takes a few minutes.
    • Remove the carrots from the heat and stir in the orange zest before serving.
    Pan with cooked carrots with garlic, next to oranges.

    Serving Suggestions

    Once glazed, dish up the carrots, add parsley for a pop of color (or keep the greens off the carrots to please the picky eaters 😉), and serve.

    These Maple Glazed Carrots are a delicious side dish for your Easter dinner when paired with Baked Ham and Roasted Asparagus, but also make a simple, wholesome side dish perfect to pair with a weeknight family meal.

    Bowl of Glazed Carrots next to fresh orange slices.

    More Easy Vegetable Side Dishes

    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
    • Green Beans Almondine
    • Zucchini and Squash Saute
    • Carrot Raisin Salad
    • Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

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    If you tried this simple recipe for Maple Glazed Carrots, I would love for you to leave a comment and review.

    Bowl of Glazed Carrots

    Maple Glazed Carrots

    Glazed with maple syrup, orange juice, and garlic, these Maple Glazed Carrots make a simple side dish that are sweet, tangy, and downright delicious!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 41kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
    • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon butter optional
    • ½ teaspoon orange zest
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    Instructions

    • Peel and chop carrots into 1-inch coins. Place the prepared carrots in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the carrots are just fork-tender, about 10-12 minutes. Once tender, drain the water from the carrots and return the carrots to the hot pan.
    • Add orange juice, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and butter to the carrots and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Once the glaze has coated the carrots and begun to caramelize, remove the carrots from the heat.
    • Stir in the orange zest and serve the glazed carrots.

    Notes

    Carrots: Baby carrots will work in place of the diced carrots if desired. No need to cut the baby carrots. 
    The garlic is optional. Feel free to omit it if you don't care for garlic.
    Be sure to use pure maple syrup (or honey) for these glazed carrots. If not, the taste will be artificial and overly sweet.
    Pro-Tip: Zest the orange BEFORE cutting to juice.
    Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I don't recommend freezing the carrots once glazed. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 48mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 12.3mg | Calcium: 14mg
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    1. Amy

      April 12, 2022 at 5:20 am

      5 stars
      Made these carrots for my family for our Sunday dinner and they gobbled them right up! The glaze makes them fancy but it's not even hard to do and makes a basic vegetable special instead of boring!

      Reply
    2. Erin

      April 11, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      5 stars
      These were easy to make made a delicious side. Will definitely be making again!

      Reply
    3. catherine flint

      December 25, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      i'm making this tonight and so excited to have this recipe with a glazed ham. i have a great oven roasted carrot with parmesan and garlic recipe but, so fun to try something different! my only, thing is I don't understand people suggesting peeling the carrots. they're amazing in any form not peeled. just me and thank you for what I know is going to be my new go to carrot recipe

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        December 26, 2021 at 8:40 am

        Thanks for sharing Catherine! As long as you scrub the carrots, you are right--no need to peel 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ku'u Coyaso

      December 28, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe. I'll be making it for potluck at church. It is delicious & perfect with my salad for dinner.
      Ku'u

      Reply
    5. carol

      December 17, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      You say cook carrots in stock pan and then you talk about pan roasted which is it?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        December 17, 2020 at 4:30 pm

        Hi Carol! These carrots are "roasted" on the stove--you can use a stock pan or large nonstick frying pan.

        Reply
    6. Karena

      November 21, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      Thank you for this recipe!
      Will condensed orange juice work?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        November 21, 2020 at 4:50 pm

        Yes, it will work once reconstituted Karena.

        Reply
    7. Melinda Davidson

      January 31, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Your instructions call for zest but the amount of zest was not noted in the recipe. How much would you suggest?

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        January 31, 2020 at 3:12 pm

        Hi Melinda! It is 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jenn

      August 02, 2018 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      Raw carrots are good and all but I am ALLLLLLLLL about these pan roasted glazed carrots! Totally swoon-worthy!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 02, 2018 at 11:58 am

        Thanks Jenn!!! The maple glaze totally makes these swoon-worthy!

        Reply
    9. Ashley F

      August 02, 2018 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      This is my new favorite way to do roasted carrots -- so flavorful!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        August 02, 2018 at 12:00 pm

        YAY!!! I am so glad you loved this recipe Ashley!

        Reply

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