Brown Sugar Maple Glazed Carrots with Spiced Nuts is a quick side dish recipe, which is made with Fresh Carrots which are seared in a Brown Sugar and Maple Sauce and tossed with Spiced Nuts.
8tablespoonSalted Butter1 stick or 1/2 cup or 113.4gm
½cupPacked Light Brown Sugar100gm
2tablespoonMaple Syrup
1teaspoonPure Vanilla Extract
½teaspoonGround Cinnamon
½teaspoonGrated Nutmeg
½teaspoonGround Cloves
1cupSpiced Nuts *see notes below
¼cupWater
1teaspoonRosemary
2teaspoonOrange Zest
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INSTRUCTIONS
Scrub and Peel the Carrots and chop off the edges. Now, chop the Carrots to about 1-inch thickness. Remember to keep the slices of the Carrots of the same thickness or else, some of it will get overcooked and some won't get tender.
Heat butter in a Saucepan or Skillet. As the Butter starts to melt, add the chopped Carrots and sear the Carrots over medium-low heat for 1-2 min.
Next, add the Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, and Vanilla Extract to it. Also, add the spices - Ground Cinnamon, Grated Nutmeg, and Ground Cloves to this. Add the Spiced Nuts and Water. Toss until everything gets coated with the SauceNow, stop stirring and allow it to come to a quick boil over medium-low heat. Once it comes to a boil, take it off the heat and cool it down to room temperature.
You can obviously substitute Maple Syrup with Honey.
If you're using Unsalted Butter, then adjust the salt as per your taste.
You can use Baby Carrots
You can chop the carrots in big dices if you wish to. However, just make sure that they are all of the equal sizes
You can use Chopped Walnuts & Pecans in place of Spiced Nuts.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Of course, You can chop the Carrots and wrap it up tightly using an Aluminum foil and keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.You can make the Sauce, ahead of time. Make the sauce, cool it down completely, and then store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Can I freeze this?
No. When you freeze this and then thaw it, it might get sticky and watery.So, it's best to refrigerate this dish. You can make this entire recipe. Cool it down to room temperature, Wrap it up tightly using Aluminum foil and then wrap it again with Platic food wrap and keep in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. To reheat this, remove the Plastic wrap, reheat with the foil at 350F or 180C for 20-25 minutes or until heated throughout.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Brown Sugar Maple Glazed Carrots with Spiced Nuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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