Beef Free Classic Honey Glazed Carrots
Sweet, buttery, and finished with a honey glaze that turns genuinely glossy and golden, these carrots are the kind of side dish that disappears from the serving bowl before anything else on the table. The method is brilliantly simple — everything goes into one skillet, the liquid reduces down, and you're left with tender carrot slices coated in a rich, caramelized glaze. A scatter of fresh thyme at the end adds a subtle herbal note that keeps the sweetness from feeling one-dimensional. Because the ingredient list is so clean — just carrots, butter, honey, water, and a few pantry staples — there's nothing hidden to worry about, and no need to scrutinize labels for unwanted additions. The trickiest part is pulling the pan at the right moment, since honey can go from perfectly caramelized to scorched in under a minute, so stay close toward the end. Serve it straight from the skillet while the glaze is still warm and shiny for the best result.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into ½-inch slices
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- ½ cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the carrots, butter, honey, water, salt, and pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, until the carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork.
- 2
Uncover the skillet and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes, until the liquid has reduced to a thick, glossy glaze that coats the carrots and the edges of the pan begin to look lightly caramelized. Watch closely in the final minute — the honey can scorch quickly once the liquid is nearly gone.
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