Glazed carrots

Here’s a simple and delicious way to make glazed carrots, a classic side dish that’s sweet, buttery, and tender.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

• 1/4 cup water or orange juice

• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the carrots:
   Peel and slice the carrots into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.

2. Cook the carrots:
   In a medium skillet, combine the carrots, butter, brown sugar, salt, and water (or juice).

3. Simmer:
   Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 8–10 minutes, until the carrots are tender but still slightly firm.

4. Glaze:
   Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high. Let the liquid reduce while stirring occasionally, so the carrots become shiny and coated in a thick glaze (about 2–3 minutes).

5. Serve:
   Sprinkle with parsley if desired, and serve warm.

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✅ Tip: For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of orange juice for a bright, sweet twist.

If you want, I can also give a shortcut oven-baked glazed carrot version that caramelizes beautifully. Do you want me to include that?