Description
Delightfully sweet and buttery candied carrots, enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla for a flavorful side dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly and fragrant.
- Sauté the sliced carrots for about 5 minutes to soften slightly.
- Add brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Simmer by bringing the mixture to a gentle boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm alongside your favorite dishes.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare a day in advance and reheat before serving. Feel free to add toasted nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 11mg