Honey Glazed Carrots

Honey glazed carrots are a welcome side dish combining the natural sweetness of carrots with a light and buttery honey glaze.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

6 medium carrots, peeled and cut at an angle into ½-inch-thick ovals about 1 pound
½ cup water
3 tablespoons honey divided
¼ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons fresh Italian parsley chopped small
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves OPTIONAL

Add the carrots, water, 2 tablespoons of honey, and salt to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, the carrots should be softening, but not yet tender. Stir occasionally as they cook.
Increase heat to high, and simmer until the liquid in the pan has thickened enough to coat the carrots, 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. The carrots should be tender, but not at all mushy. Take care not to overcook.
Remove from the heat and immediately add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan. Stir to melt and drizzle the carrots with the remaining tablespoon of honey.
Stir in the parsley and thyme, adjust the salt if needed, and serve immediately.