This is my absolute favorite way to enjoy carrots! These sweet glazed carrots have a maple syrup, cinnamon, and butter glaze and are perfectly tender. I love recipes with only a few ingredients, especially during the busy holiday season. These sweet glazed carrots pair well with any holiday dinner – both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I am usually not a huge fan of carrots unless they are dunked in ridiculous amount of ranch dressing. However, when I started cleaning up my diet a few years ago, I knew I had to find a way to include this powerhouse vegetable. They are packed full of vitamins and antioxidants (more on that here). Anyways, I have come to the conclusion that I am not a plain carrot kinda girl. The good news is that a little butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon goes a long way!

What make these sweet glazed carrots healthy?

• For starters, butter is a healthy fat. In moderation, butter is good for you!
• Maple syrup is one of my favorite sweeteners. It is free of refined sugar and is a real food. I love the sweetness it adds to dishes, without upsetting the flavors already there.
• The primary ingredient of this dish are carrots, which seem to be a hard vegetable to convince people to eat these days, despite its known health benefits. Even though these carrots are smothered in this sweet glaze, they are still very nutritious.

How long should I cook the carrots?

This is really up to you! I have found that the sweet spot is about 20 minutes for tender carrots. If you like for your cooked carrots to be a little firmer, feel free to cook for less time. Use a knife to cut one carrot to test the firmness.

If you are looking for any other holiday recipes, check out the other recipes on my blog, including this delicious carrot cake!