Candied Carrots with Maple Syrup
Quick and easy Maple Glazed Carrots with Cinnamon are sure to be your new favorite fall side dish! They are perfectly spiced and slightly sweet, and ready in only 20 minutes.
Perfect Maple Syrup Glazed Carrots with Cinnamon
I’m just going to jump right in here. If you are reading this post, you no doubt have been on the hunt for a super simple, no-fuss side dish that is delicious with nearly any main course.
My friend, you have come to the right place.
This Candied Carrots with Maple Syrup recipe is hands-down the easiest side dish ever. Made in only 20 minutes with a few basic ingredients, it is great for serving with everything from last-minute midweek meals to elaborate holiday feasts.
Fresh seasonal carrots are kissed with a luxurious butter-maple-cinnamon glaze. The flavors are perfect for fall, and the carrots’ sweetness and tenderness are hard to resist. They pair well with just about every Thanksgiving dish. Even kids will love this sweet veggie side!
What Ingredients You Need
Glazed carrots are best when made with only a handful of simple, seasonal ingredients.
Here is what you need to make my festive Candied Carrots with Maple Syrup recipe:
- Carrots – peeled and sliced
- Water – just enough to steam the carrots for a perfect cook
- Salt – essential to bring all of the flavors together
- Unsalted butter – adds richness to balance the natural sugars in the carrots and syrup
- Maple syrup – you need the real stuff for a delightful, earthy taste
- Cinnamon and nutmeg – the best spices to really make a festive fall dish
Feel free to add more spices if desired. Clove and allspice are good options. You can also add a pinch of cayenne to create a spicy-sweet flavor.
For even less prep time you can use ready-to-go baby carrots in this recipe!
How to Make Maple Syrup Glazed Carrots
This fantastically easy side dish is ready in only about 20 minutes. It’s perfect as a healthy-ish addition to a quick weeknight meal, or as an effortless side at your holiday dinner parties!
Here are the simple steps to make the best, most luscious glazed carrots with maple syrup and cinnamon:
- First, set a large sauté pan (or large skillet with a lid) over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, water, and salt. Cover and steam the carrots until mostly soft but not mushy.
- Then, remove the lid and add butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Allow the butter to melt, and mix thoroughly to coat the carrots.
- Next, stir and simmer the carrots in the glaze for just a few minutes, uncovered, until they are a bit softer. Taste the maple-glazed carrots and add more salt if needed.
Serve the glazed carrots warm with your other favorite seasonal dishes.
Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container for up to 5 days. I recommend reheating in the oven or in a skillet on the stovetop until just warm to keep a bit of bite to the carrots.
Get the Complete (Printable) Quick Candied Carrots with Maple Syrup Recipe Below. Enjoy!
What Goes Well with Maple Glazed Cinnamon Carrots?
This rustic and delicious side dish pairs great with everything from casual weeknight dinners to elegant holiday celebrations.
Serve Cinnamon and Maple Carrots at Thanksgiving or Christmas along with your roasted turkey, roast chicken, or ham main dish and other sides: Try our Crockpot Green Bean Casserole, Best Mashed Potatoes, and Sausage Mushroom Stuffing for a delicious, classic holiday spread!
For a quick meal after a busy day, make these carrots with Perfect Baked Chicken Thighs or Crispy Baked Chicken Cutlets.
How Do I Make Dairy-Free Glazed Carrots?
Substitute traditional butter with your favorite plant-based alternative for a sweet and luxurious vegan side dish.
Add-Ins
Make it your own by adding black pepper, fresh thyme or rosemary, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or even cubes of butternut squash mixed with the tender carrots!
Looking for More Delicious Side Dishes?
- Roasted Vegetable Medley
- The Best Grilled Vegetables Marinade
- Honey Butter Roasted Carrots
- Perfect Crispy Brussels Sprouts
- Roasted Lemon Asparagus
Maple Syrup Glazed Carrots Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 cup water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Set a large sauté pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat. Place the carrots, water, and salt in the pan. Cover and steam the carrots for 10-12 minutes, until mostly soft.
- Remove the lid and add in the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Allow the mixture to melt and mix. Stir and simmer the carrots in the glaze another 2-4 minutes, until they are very soft. Then taste, and add more salt if needed.
The flavors are perfect for fall, and pair well with just about every Thanksgiving dish. Even kids will love this sweet veggie side!
This recipe is very tasty and simple however, I needed to drain the water. Otherwise perfect.
thank you, haven’t had a carrot side dish in so long, thank you, will be putting it back on the menu!
Such a great addition to any fall themed dinner!