Maple Roasted Carrots Recipe
Serves 4
15 mins prep
30 mins cook
45 mins total
These Maple Roasted Carrots are caramelized to perfection and coated in a cinnamon brown sugar glaze with maple syrup. This make-ahead friendly, festive side dish is guaranteed to be a hit at your next holiday dinner, but it's also a family favorite to serve alongside an everyday weeknight meal.
Prep equipment: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
Make the glaze: In a measuring cup, whisk together butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Prep carrots: Rinse and peel (or scrub) carrots and cut them into 2-inch pieces. If they are too large, cut them in half lengthwise. Transfer them onto the prepared sheet pan.
Coat carrots with glaze: Pour the maple syrup glaze mixture over the carrots. Toss to make sure that carrots are fully coated with the glaze. Spread them so that they are in a single layer.
Bake: Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, making sure to give them a toss halfway through the baking process until they are fork-tender. To test doneness, insert a paring knife into one of the larger carrots. If it comes in and out easily, it should be ready.
Cool and serve: Let them cool for 5-10 minutes, transfer them to a platter, and serve.
