See the step by step recipe video down in the recipe card. Glazed Carrots are a great complement to any meal, but we particularly love them with a big Sunday dinner or around the holidays (maybe with this Crockpot Turkey or this Perfect Roast Chicken?). And if you throw in a mound of these Crockpot Mashed Potatoes you won’t regret it 😉 Glazed carrots are simple to make and also easy to prep a day or two in advance, which make them the perfect Easter side dish if you already have a lot of things going on in the kitchen.
How to make Glazed Carrots:
Ingredients and Substitutions:
Carrots: I prefer to use large carrots, peeled and sliced. In a pinch, you can substitute baby carrots that are already peeled, but I find they do need a little longer to cook so keep that in mind. Honey: you can swap almost any sugar for the honey: maple syrup or brown sugar are both delicious! Brown sugar: I like to use a combination of honey and brown sugar, but you can swap out the brown sugar for additional honey if you prefer. Butter: if you need these glazed carrots to be dairy free, you can swap the butter for dairy-free margarine and they will still be incredible. Seasonings: feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste, adding more or less salt or pepper, or kicking up the spice with a pinch of red pepper flakes. Ginger and cinnamon are also popular choices with carrots.
Can I prep these the day before?
Absolutely! There are a couple of different ways that these glazed carrots can be made in advance. You can peel and slice your carrots up to 1 day in advance. I find the texture changes if you store them too long so I find that the day before is best. You can also prepare the recipe completely, and simply reheat (or throw them in the slow cooker!) before serving. To reheat, I usually opt for low heat, covered, on the stove top. Stir often and serve once heated through.
How to store and reheat leftover carrots:
Leftover cooked carrots can be stored in the refrigerator up to 1 week. To reheat, place in a covered pan on medium-low heat and cook, stirring often, until heated through. If necessary, add a splash of liquid to loosen up the glaze. If necessary, you can also reheat in the microwave on high for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally. To reheat for a holiday dinner, I love to use the slow cooker! Simply dump them in and turn it on low. They’ll be heated through in just a couple of hours.
More Easter side dishes:
Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Easy Broccoli Salad Homemade Creamed Corn Mom’s Homemade Buns
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