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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Honey Glazed Carrots

    Published: Apr 29, 2022 · Updated: Jan 30, 2025 by Tara T. · This page contains affiliate and sponsored links. See my full disclosure

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    Honey Glazed Carrots
    Honey Glazed Carrots

    This honey glazed carrots recipe, with garlic and lemon for added flavor, is a simple and crowd-pleasing side. Make this carrot side dish for a weeknight meal or special holiday dinner.


    honey glazed carrots close up

    Glazed carrots are one of the most welcoming side dishes. Everyone from kids to adults love them; and these honey glazed baby carrots are no exception.

    That honey enhances the sweetness of the carrots while garlic and lemon add a touch of sophistication. Here is another spring side dish for you to try, Million Dollar Deviled Eggs.

    This easy stovetop recipe won't disappoint, and I'll bet you have all the ingredients at home already!

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    baby carrots glazed with honey in white bowl

    Honey Glazed Baby Carrots Recipe

    Baby carrots are time savers and you usually have a bag in your produce drawer. These easy glazed carrots use those already peeled, cleaned baby carrots!

    With a classic honey glaze everyone loves, you won't regret adding this recipe to your weekly meal plan.

    These are the best glazed carrots to serve with roast chicken, glazed ham, BBQ ribs, roast beef, or as a side to Easter dinner, or at Thanksgiving. They work as the perfect pot-luck dish as well.

    different kinds of carrots from the store

    Baby Carrot side dish

    Glazed carrots on the stovetop come together quickly, especially when you use already-peeled baby carrots right out of the bag! Honey glazed carrot recipes can be made with any shape or size of carrot though.

    For my Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots I use baby French carrots that still have a little green stem on top. They look fancy and special.

    You can cut standard carrots from a bag into rounds or medallions, or sticks like my Rosemary Roasted Glazed Carrots.

    Carrots with green tops also work and you can cook these whole, in a large braiser on the stovetop, if you want a fancy presentation.

    honey and garlic with butter in a skillet

    Carrot Glaze

    Add all the ingredients to a skillet that has a tight-fitting lid. You'll stem the carrots with the butter and honey until they are tender and that's all you have to do.

    Here are the basics you'll need for the carrot glaze recipe.

    • 2 tablespoons butter. Use salted or unsalted.
    • 3 tablespoons honey. Use raw, or whatever you have on hand.
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt. I like the mild flavor of kosher salt as opposed to table salt.
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. This adds a bright acidity to the sweet dish.
    • 1 clove minced garlic. Adds a lovely savory flavor.
    • 1 pound baby carrots. These are already peeled and washed.
    • 2 tablespoons water adds moisture to the pan for steaming.
    • Chopped parsley is an optional garnish. You can also use chopped scallions or another herb.
    baby carrots with honey and butter in a pan

    Cover and steam the carrots for about 15 minutes until tender. Then uncover the pan and let the carrots cook for about 2 minutes until all the liquid is reduced and carrots become glazed.

    close up of baby carrots with honey glaze

    More carrot side dish recipes

    • Miso Glazed Carrots
    • Shredded Carrot Salad
    • Potato and Carrot Gratin
    • Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
    • Beets and Roasted Carrots

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    Honey Glazed Baby Carrots

    Tara Teaspoon
    Sweet glazed carrots are a great stovetop side dish. You can cut your own carrots or use a bag of baby carrots.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Work Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 3 tablespoons honey
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 clove garlic (minced)
    • 1 bag (1 pound bag) baby carrots
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • chopped parsley (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet over low heat melt the butter with the honey, salt, lemon juice and garlic. Add carrots and water and stir to coat the carrots with the seasonings. Cover and steam until just fork tender, about 15 minutes.
    • Uncover, and increase heat to medium high. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until the liquid is almost gone and turned into a glaze. Serve immediately sprinkled with parsley if desired.

    Notes

    Carrots: 
    You can use baby carrots or standard carrots cut into pieces for this recipe. Cut standard carrots into 1 to 2 inch pieces for uniform cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 225mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Kathia Camargo says

      February 12, 2023 at 12:17 pm

      I made this recipe , so easy and now it is on my monthly rotation for vegetables sides. I used baby carrots. Thanks!

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      • Tara Teaspoon says

        February 12, 2023 at 9:43 pm

        I love it when people make substitutions to my recipes. It makes it your own and allows you to get creative. Thanks for sharing, Tara

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    2. Eleisha Sherman says

      February 13, 2023 at 7:31 pm

      My family loved these carrots! They were so quick and simple to make, great for busy weeknight dinners but good enough to serve to company! Will definitely be making these often!

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