Making glazed carrots on the stove is something I started doing several years ago for lavish special event dinners like Christmas when the (one and only) oven is otherwise occupied with more important things. Like the main event – turkey or ham. Stuffing. Homemade bread.
Carrots are not a priority. Sorry! 😉
So this is how I make carrots that look and taste roasted but are made on the stove. It’s very simple!
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Glazed Stovetop Carrots
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Side
Western
Servings4 -5
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These carrots look and taste like they've been roasted - but they are made on the stove! Great recipe for holiday feasts when the oven is tied up with other dishes!
Ingredients
- 6 carrots , peeled, cut into quarters lengthwise then halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp honey
- 2/3 cup water
- Salt and pepper
- Parsley , finely chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a very large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add carrots and shake the pan so they are (almost all) cut side down. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes without stirring until golden brown.
- Add remaining ingredients except parsley. Stir once then allow to cook until the water is evaporated and carrots start to caramelise - about 3 minutes.
- Stir once or twice until caramelised, then transfer to serving dish.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm
So good and so easy to make.
Hi Nagi
How long in advance could you cook them? And how would you best reheat them? I ABSOLUTELY love this blog by the way!
can you make the stove top glazed carrots ahead of time and reheat?
Yes you can Pam! N x
Hi Nagi
How long in advance could you cook them? And how would you best reheat them? I ABSOLUTELY love this blog by the way!
Made this tonight and they were a hit!
Took a bit longer since I was making 2 lbs worth. About 25 mins… Excellent recipe!
My first time making “Glazed Stovetop Carrots”…. The recipe was easy to follow and tasted great…. Thank you Recipetineats!!!
I love this recipe! One thing I changed was skipping the parsley and adding a bit of cinnamon (I didn’t really measure) and it was incredible, I recommend you try it for yourself! Really goes great with the honey.
These were great! Only problem I had was adding water to the hot oil…..dangerous splatters everywhere. Any suggestions for how to avoid?
Add the honey then slowly add the water. Also make sure your pan temp is not too high.
Pull off the burner for a bit, then, with the honey, warm water, salt and pepper mixed together in a measuring cup – and with a mit on – dump it quickly into the center. Then put it back on the burner on high to finish it.
Could u add brown sugar or would it be too sweet or maybe substitute for honey
Try this recipe Yvonne! https://www.recipetineats.com/brown-sugar-glazed-carrots/ N x