Maple Glazed Carrots

Maple roasted carrots on a white platter.

5 from 2 votes

Roasted maple glazed carrots are a tasty side dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. Maple carrots are the perfect side for holiday dinners and weeknight meals and will quickly become a new family favorite!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 192kcal

Author: Ashley Boyd

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds medium carrots
Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
⅓ cup pure maple syrup not maple flavored syrup
4 tablespoons melted butter unsalted
2 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Scrub the carrots clean, cut off the tips, and slice any larger carrots in half lengthwise.
Line a baking sheet with two sheets of aluminum foil and arrange the carrots on the baking sheet in a single layer. Season the carrots with salt and cracked black pepper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, garlic, paprika, cumin, and onion powder until combined.
Pour the glaze over the carrots and toss them with silicone tongs to ensure they all get covered in the glaze. Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, tossing them halfway through, or until the thick ends can be easily pierced with a fork.
Turn on the oven broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes for even more caramelization. Serve the carrots warm.

Notes

There is no need to peel the carrots. The peels of carrots are perfectly edible and contain tons of nutrients from the soil. Leaving the peel on also adds texture and visual interest.
Leftover roasted carrots can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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