Irresistible Brown Sugar Baked Carrots
There is something incredibly nostalgic about the smell of butter and brown sugar caramelizing in a hot oven. These Roasted Brown Sugar Carrots take a humble vegetable and transform it into a side dish that honestly rivals the main course.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby carrots or whole carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). For easy cleanup, line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Place the carrots on the baking sheet and pour the butter mixture over them. Toss until every carrot is evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots into a single layer across the pan.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, tossing them halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove from the oven when the carrots are fork-tender and the glaze is bubbling and golden.
- Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.