Maple Glazed Carrots

Servings

8

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

100

Category

Side Dish

These maple glazed carrots are a great side dish for any meal. The maple syrup adds a rich sweetness as it caramelizes while the carrot cook.

Maple Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup Pure Vermont Maple Syrup

  • 1 Tablespoon Butter

  • 1 Shallot, minced

  • ¼ Cup Water

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 5 Cups sliced Carrots, about ¼-inch thick

  • 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Add shallot and cook, stirring 1-2 minutes, until soft and browned.

  3. Add water, syrup, salt and cinnamon. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

  4. Add carrots and return to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

  5. Cover, reduce heat to medium to maintain a simmer, and cook, stirring once or twice, 4-6 minutes, until carrots are crisp-tender.

  6. Remove lid and stir in vinegar.

  7. Increase heat to medium-high and continue cooking, stirring often, 5-7 minutes, until liquid has thickened and carrots are coated. Serve warm.