Description

This Easy Maple Glazed Carrots recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory side dish perfect for any meal. Featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a luscious blend of maple syrup or honey, garlic, and fresh thyme, it’s an effortless way to elevate your vegetable game. The addition of lemon juice adds a bright, tangy finish, while fresh parsley and thyme garnish provide a pop of color and freshness.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

3 pounds carrots

Sauce

2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (or a mix of both!) plus more to drizzle
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tsp fresh thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice

Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh thyme, chopped

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the carrots.
Prepare the Carrots: Peel the carrots if large and cut them into evenly sized sticks. Small carrots can be left whole to ensure even roasting.
Make the Maple/Honey Garlic Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until well mixed.
Coat the Carrots: Add the carrots to the bowl with the sauce mixture, tossing well to ensure each carrot is evenly coated.
Roast the Carrots: Spread the coated carrots evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through cooking to promote even roasting.
Add Lemon Juice: Remove the carrots from the oven and immediately drizzle 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over them. Toss gently to incorporate the citrus flavor.
Garnish and Serve: Transfer the carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and thyme. Optionally, drizzle extra honey or maple syrup on top before serving for added sweetness.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute melted butter with vegan butter or additional olive oil.
Using parchment paper or foil on the baking sheet ensures easy cleanup and prevents sticking.
If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, lightly sauté the minced garlic in butter before mixing with the other sauce ingredients.
Roasting time may vary slightly depending on carrot size—check for tenderness by piercing with a fork.
Maple syrup and honey are interchangeable in this recipe; mixing both creates a balanced sweetness.
Leftover glazed carrots can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Keywords: maple glazed carrots, roasted carrots, maple syrup carrots, honey glazed carrots, easy side dish, roasted vegetable recipe