Best Spiced Maple Glazed Carrots
Honey-glazed carrots with warm spices and a touch of maple syrup, roasted until caramelized and tender for a perfect side dish. This american-inspired vegetarian ready in about 37 minutes pairs carrots, maple syrup, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and slice carrots into 1/2-inch thick coins. Place in a baking dish, drizzle with 1 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp butter, then toss to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Roast carrots for 15 minutes until edges begin to brown, then remove from oven and flip each piece with a fork.
- Step 3: Mix remaining 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water in a small bowl. Pour over roasted carrots, stirring to coat.
- Step 4: Return to oven and roast for 10-12 minutes more until carrots are fork-tender and sauce has thickened into a glossy glaze that clings to the carrots.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Best Spiced Maple Glazed Carrots take to make?
Total time is about 37 minutes (10 min prep + 27 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Best Spiced Maple Glazed Carrots?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep carrots from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Best Spiced Maple Glazed Carrots?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Best Spiced Maple Glazed Carrots for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Best Spiced Maple Glazed Carrots?
American vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
