Vintage Martin Guitar-Style Maple-Bourbon Glazed Carrots

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A refined side dish evoking the 'authentic' craftsmanship of 1930s guitars, featuring caramelized carrots with bourbon notes. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs carrots, unsalted butter, pure maple syrup 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and slice 1.5 lbs carrots into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then add carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp bourbon, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Stir to coat carrots evenly and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until syrupy and carrots are deeply caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp fresh rosemary, then cook for 1 minute more until the rosemary releases its aroma and the sauce clings to the carrots. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Vintage Martin Guitar-Style Maple-Bourbon Glazed Carrots take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Vintage Martin Guitar-Style Maple-Bourbon 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 Vintage Martin Guitar-Style Maple-Bourbon 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 Vintage Martin Guitar-Style Maple-Bourbon 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 Vintage Martin Guitar-Style Maple-Bourbon 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.

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