Description
A glossy, sweet, and tangy side dish that brings a vibrant touch to any meal, with a perfect balance of caramel sweetness and a hint of citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 454 g (1 lb) carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 50 g (1/4 cup packed) brown sugar
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh orange juice
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Orange zest from 1/2 small orange (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots by peeling and cutting them into 1/2-inch slices.
- Blanch the carrots in boiling salted water for 6–8 minutes, then plunge into an ice bath.
- Start the glaze by melting butter in a skillet and adding brown sugar, orange juice, and maple syrup if using.
- Glaze the carrots by tossing them in the skillet until coated and syrup thickens, about 4–6 minutes.
- Finish with salt, pepper, and optional orange zest before serving.
Notes
To enhance the glaze’s shine, swirl in additional butter off heat. For a vegan version, substitute butter with neutral oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 12mg