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Bourbon Glazed Carrots

Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Carrots are the perfect sweet side! This simple, roasted recipe will pair well with all sorts of main courses.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bourbon Glazed Carrots
Servings: 4
Author: Jen Lunsford

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Carrots
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 6 tbsp Butter divided
  • 3 tbsp Bourbon
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Wash and trim carrots leaving tops in place.
  • Place carrots on a baking sheet.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the microwave.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and melted butter.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan combine 4 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, honey, salt, pepper.
  • Whisk over low heat.
  • Add the bourbon and bring it to a slight boil.
  • Pour mixture over carrots.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Sprinkle finished carrots with thyme.

Notes

Feel free to use an inexpensive bourbon or omit it completely, your glazed carrots will still be delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 293.04kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.15g | Protein: 1.27g | Fat: 20.81g | Saturated Fat: 11.31g | Cholesterol: 45.15mg | Sodium: 375.63mg | Potassium: 362.87mg | Fiber: 3.17g | Sugar: 15.52g | Vitamin A: 19469.06IU | Vitamin C: 6.69mg | Calcium: 47.44mg | Iron: 0.34mg