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    Honey Maple Carrots

    Published: Sep 10, 2024 · Modified: May 11, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 10 Comments

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    Sweet, savory and crunchy, these honey maple carrots take just 10 minutes to make, and are the easiest side dish to make for the holidays. If you have some extra carrots in the kitchen, this is the easiest way to put them to use. With just a handful of ingredients and no complicated steps, this recipe truly is a keeper. 

    Honey Maple Carrots garnished with green herbs, being scooped with a wooden spoon.
    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love This Honey Maple Carrots Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • How to Make Honey Maple Carrots
    • Storage Directions
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Recipe Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • How to Make Video
    • More Delicious Carrot Recipes
    • Honey Maple Glazed Carrots

    I’m always on the hunt for simple side dishes that I can make using fresh veggies, and with fall just around the corner, carrots are my absolute go-to. 

    I’ve used carrots for tons of recipes recently. From a comforting carrot ginger soup, to a roasted carrots and potatoes dish, and even some glazed carrots with Ranch. These sweet and savory carrots are my newest creation, and I’m so proud of how they turned out.

    Why You’ll Love This Honey Maple Carrots Recipe

    • Customizable: These sweet carrots are naturally gluten-free, and you can also make them vegan with just one simple swap.
    • Easy to make: This carrot side dish is pretty easy to make, and comes together super quick, making it perfect for busy holiday meals.
    • Elegant side: The sweet and buttery carrots look so elegant and fancy. They're perfect for any holiday dinner table.
    • No oven: This stovetop glazed carrots recipe is perfect if you don’t want to turn on the oven!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients to make maple carrots on a white surface.
    • Carrots: I used about a pound of fresh carrots. Peeled, sliced and cut into 1-inch pieces. You could also use baby carrots if you want to. 
    • Butter: Salted butter works best! You can also use unsalted butter if that’s what you have, but you might need a bit of extra salt to season. 
    • Brown sugar: I used dark brown sugar for that fantastic deep, caramel-like flavor. Light brown sugar works well too! 
    • Maple syrup: Use pure maple syrup for that authentic flavor. Dark maple syrup works best! 
    • Honey: For some extra sweetness. 
    • Spices: I kept it simple here, and just used a dash of allspice and ground cinnamon. Nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice are some good options too. 
    • Parsley: And of course, some fresh parsley to garnish, and for that pop of color. 

    See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

    Variations

    • Vegan: Swap the honey in the recipe for agave, and the butter with olive oil or vegan butter to make vegan maple carrots. 
    • Garlicky: Make these carrots garlicky by adding some fresh minced garlic or a sprinkle of garlic powder. 
    • Spicy: Add a dash of cayenne or some crushed red pepper flakes to spice up these honey maple carrots. 
    • Earthy: A pinch or two of roasted cumin powder can lend a nice earthy flavor to these maple honey carrots. 

    How to Make Honey Maple Carrots

    You’ll be cooking the carrots in a skillet over the stovetop, so no need for any prep or preheating! Simply peel and chop the carrots, and you’re ready to put everything together. 

    Carrots cooking in a skillet with other ingredients around on the table.

    Step 1: Cook carrots: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the carrots with some water and a bit of salt for just about 5 minutes. 

    A white pan filled with sliced carrots, brown sugar, spices, and a dollop of butter.

    Step 2: Drain: Drain the excess water and add the butter, honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, allspice and a bit of salt to the pan.

    Sliced carrots glazed in a honey sauce in a white pan with wooden handle.

    Step 3: Reduce: Let the carrots cook for a few more minutes until they turn tender and the sauce starts to thicken up a bit.

    Honey Maple Carrots, garnished with chopped parsley in a light-colored bowl.

    Step 4: Finish up and serve: Take the skillet off heat, top the carrots with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and serve.

    ⭐️ Hint: I used a 12 inch skillet here, but if you have a smaller skillet, you could use that too. Just make sure you don’t overcrowd it, as it can cause the carrots to steam and turn mushy.

    Looking for more carrot recipes for your holiday dinner table? I highly recommend these Lyonnaise Carrots or these Roasted Broccoli and Carrots!

    A wooden spoon scooping up sliced, glazed carrots garnished with chopped parsley from a white bowl.

    Storage Directions

    • Storing: To store your leftover maple carrots, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 4 days. If you want the carrots to last longer, move them to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze them. They can be kept frozen for 3 months, and then thawed and reheated whenever you want. 
    • Reheating: The best way to reheat these carrots is to microwave individual servings for about 2 minutes. You can also reheat them in the oven, just transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. 

    Serving Suggestions

    These sweet and crunchy maple carrots are my favorite side dish to make for Thanksgiving dinner. 

    They also work wonderfully with my slow cooker turkey legs and air fryer turkey legs that I turn to when I’m not baking the whole bird. Whip up a quick apple cranberry coleslaw for a bit of texture, and you’ve got yourself a hearty and wholesome meal. 

    And of course, don’t forget to finish it up with a nice fall dessert like homemade pumpkin praline pie or some pumpkin spice coffee cake. 

    A bowl of maple and honey carrots garnished with parsley sits next to a pot with more glazed carrots and a fresh bunch of parsley.

    Recipe Tips

    • Choose fresh: Pick the best fresh carrots you can get your hands on. They should be hard and crunchy, and have a bright orange color, without any blemishes or soft spots on their surface.
    • Trim time: If your carrots are uneven in size, you might want to trim them and try to get them to roughly the same size, so that they cook evenly.
    • Cook with stock: To add extra flavor to these Thanksgiving carrots, cook them in chicken stock (or vegetable stock) instead of water.
    • Finishing touches: Add an extra dimension of flavor and deliciousness to these carrots by topping them with a squeeze of lemon juice or some flaky sea salt before you serve.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make this in a Crock Pot?

    Yes! You can. These sweet honey maple glazed carrots can cook nicely in the Crockpot too. Simply add everything to the Crockpot and cook on high for 3 hours.

    Can I roast carrots in the oven?

    You can roast these carrots in the oven too. Simply combine them with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl, arrange them on a baking sheet and bake them for about 30 minutes or until they’re slightly brown and start to caramelize.

    Can I make this maple glazed carrots recipe ahead of time?

    You can make these carrots up to 3 months in advance. Simply store them in a freezer safe container and then reheat them when you want to serve them.

    A fork holding a piece of glazed carrot with parsley over a bowl of more.

    How to Make Video

    Check out our video to see these carrots being made. I think you will be glad you did!

    YouTube video

    More Delicious Carrot Recipes

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Sliced, glazed Honey Maple Carrots garnished with chopped parsley in a pan and a wooden spoon holds up a spoonful.

    Honey Maple Glazed Carrots

    Karin and Ken
    Make these honey and maple carrots as a side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner or holiday get-together. They're ridiculously easy to make, and taste incredible too!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3
    Calories 478 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • cutting board
    • Sharp knife
    • large skillet
    • wooden spoon

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound carrots peeled and sliced into 1 inch pieces
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 teaspoon salt divided
    • ½ cup salted butter or 1 stick
    • ½ cup dark brown sugar
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon allspice
    • 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley optional garnish
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    Instructions
     

    • Arrange the carrots. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the carrots with ½ teaspoon salt and water.
    • Simmer. Bring to a rapid simmer and cook the carrots until just tender (about 5 minutes)
    • Add some flavor. Drain the excess water and add the salted butter, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and allspice and stir to coat the carrots evenly and melt the flavors together.
    • Reduce the sauce. Increase the heat to medium high and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced by ⅓ resembling a loose glaze (4-5 minutes).

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    Notes

    • Choose fresh: Pick the best fresh carrots you can get your hands on. They should be hard and crunchy, and have a bright orange color, without any blemishes or soft spots on their surface.
    • Trim time: If your carrots are uneven in size, you might want to trim them and try to get them to roughly the same size, so that they cook evenly.
    • Cook with stock: To add extra flavor to these Thanksgiving carrots, cook them in chicken stock (or vegetable stock) instead of water.
    • Finishing touches: Add an extra dimension of flavor and deliciousness to these carrots by topping them with a squeeze of lemon juice or some flaky sea salt before you serve.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 2gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1143mgPotassium: 576mgFiber: 5gSugar: 70gVitamin A: 26207IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword honey maple carrots, maple carrots, sweet carrots
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This post was originally published in May 2017. It has been updated with new content and images.

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    Comments

    1. Louis Brasher says

      November 19, 2023 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      I found this while looking at your rib recipe which I am making now.. this is almost the same exact recipe I use but instead of Italian seasoning, I use tarragon… you have to try this with the tarragon.. you’ll thank me later.. and I’ll thank you now for your rib recipe.. I usually smoke them but it’s too cold today..lol so I’ll do them in the oven! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        November 20, 2023 at 7:52 am

        I can’t thank you enough for the suggestion. Tarragon sounds absolutely wonderful and we’re definitely going to try it. I hope you enjoyed those ribs! They’re a favorite too! All the best. Karin

    2. Francine says

      April 17, 2023 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      These carrots were a life saver for me. My daughter is a really picky eater when it comes to vegetables. She loves the sweetness and I love watching her gobble them up every time I make them. Thank you kitchen divas!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        November 20, 2023 at 7:53 am

        As always you are most welcome! I’m so glad she enjoys them. Thank you for taking the time to let me know! All the best. Karin

    3. Billie says

      August 28, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      These carrots were so good and the change we needed. I'm trying another carrot recipe of yours tonight and let you know how it goes. Thank you. Ive been making carrots too long the same way and needed some new ideas. Thank you again. Love the site

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        September 05, 2020 at 4:14 pm

        I'm glad you're trying some new carrot recipes and enjoying them. Change is definitely a good thing. I hope you enjoy all of the carrot recipes as much as we do. All the best. Karin

    4. Kari says

      April 08, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Made these the other night, except we used chopped garlic and skipped the onion powder. I also used fresh thyme and some recently dried oregano instead of the Italian herbs.
      Omg.... was like a caramelly crunchy goodness at the tips of the carrots. They were so good. Making them again for my parents tonight!

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        April 08, 2018 at 10:56 pm

        So happy to hear you enjoyed these carrots! Thank you for taking the time to let me know what you did differently! I love your ideas and will try them myself! These comments make us all better in the kitchen. I hope your parents liked the carrots as well! Take care and all the best to you. Karin

    5. Anne Noth says

      November 20, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Making these for Thanksgiving, I'll let you know how easy and how they turned out.

      Reply
      • Karin and Ken says

        November 20, 2017 at 12:46 pm

        Can’t wait to hear! I love this recipe! It is definitely a holiday favorite around here! All the best. Karin

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