Fresh carrots, glazed in maple syrup, will win over even the most stalwart picky eaters. A hint of ginger infuses the sweet sauce with an earthy flavor that brings out the natural, delicious carrot taste in this dish. As easy as it is versatile, you’ll turn to this quick-cooking side for casual family dinners and special occasions alike.
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When I was a kid, I liked most vegetables. I ate green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, and even spinach. But the one vegetable that I wouldn’t touch with a ten fool pole was carrots. I really hated them, to the point that I would gag when I relented and tried one. Sitting around my grandmother’s dinner table, my aunts tried to entice me to eat them.
“They’ll give you curly hair! Wouldn’t you love curly hair?”
“They’ll make your eyesight strong. You’ll never need glasses if you eat carrots!”
But, no. Not even the most fervent urging could make me choke down that vile orange vegetable.
Then one day, my grandma made these carrots to go alongside her meatloaf, which I loved. But before she let me have a second slice of meat, she asked me to eat my carrots. I remember eying them suspiciously and weighing how much I wanted that second slice of meatloaf. My carnivorous nature won out. I took a forkful with my other hand on a glass of milk, ready to chase the nasty taste with a swig. But I was surprised to discover that I didn’t need it.
Once I grew up and moved out on my own, I forgot about these carrots. But after my grandmother passed away, I found this recipe in one of her binders. I was surprised at how fast and easy they were to make. And when I made them for my family, they loved them just as much as I did. I hope that your family, whether they are carrot lovers or now, will also enjoy my grandmother’s glazed carrots recipe.
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Directions
- Peel carrots and cut into slices.
- Place carrots in saucepan. Add water until carrots are just covered.
- Bring water to a simmer. Cook carrots until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter. Add maple syrup and ginger. Cook on stovetop for one minute or in microwave for 30 seconds.
- Pour syrup mixture over carrots. Stir and serve.
Grandma always said that a recipe is just a guideline. Feel free to adapt my recipes to suit your family’s needs. Be sure to comment below to let us all know how you made this recipe your own!
Looking for a main dish? Maple glazed carrots pair wonderfully with roast chicken or maple pork chops. They are also a great accompaniment to roast turkey on Thanksgiving Day!
Maple Glazed Carrots
Course: Recipes, Sides, Thanksgiving Recipes, VegetablesDifficulty: Easy4
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minutesFresh carrots, bathed in maple syrup with a hint of ginger, will win over even the most stalwart picky eaters.
Ingredients
1 lb carrots
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
- Peel carrots and cut into slices.
- Place carrots in saucepan. Add water until carrots are just covered.
- Bring water to a simmer. Cook carrots until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter. Add maple syrup and ginger. Cook on stovetop for one minute or in microwave for 30 seconds.
- Pour syrup mixture over carrots. Stir and serve.
I’ve made maple glazed carrots before (with vegan butter because we don’t eat dairy) but I’ve never added ginger. That’s a good idea! Yum!
I’ve done the carrots both with and without the ginger, depending on what we’re eating. I enjoy it both ways, but the ginger adds a little kick!
Sub vegan butter and these sound delicious & easy to make! Love carrots 🥕💜
No matter what you put into a frittata, you end up with something delicious!