Thanksgiving Carrots Recipe
The Thanksgiving Carrots Recipe is sweet, soft and full of flavor. These shiny carrots make a perfect side dish for your holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Carrots
- Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into even pieces. Make sure they are the same size so they cook well.
Boil the Carrots
- Fill a pot with water and boil it. Add the carrots and cook for about 8–10 minutes. They should be soft but not mushy. Drain the water using a colander.
Melt the Butter
- Put butter in a pan and heat it on medium. Let it melt and bubble a little, but don’t let it burn.
Add Sugar and Honey
- Add brown sugar and honey to the butter. Stir until the sugar melts and the sauce looks shiny.
Coat the Carrots
- Add the boiled carrots to the pan. Stir gently so the sauce covers all pieces. Cook for 5 more minutes.
Season and Garnish
- Add salt and pepper for flavor. Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook the carrots; keep them a bit firm.
- Use fresh carrots for the best taste and color.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for a cozy flavor.
- You can use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Add a little extra butter at the end for more taste.