These Caramelised Brown Sugar Carrots are quick and easy to make. They are sweet, vibrant and so insanely delicious!
Caramelised Brown Sugar Carrots
There are so many different ways to make roast carrots and I have a few different recipes coming soon.
In this recipe though, you get caramelised edges and a sweet caramel sauce!
The carrots are cooked in light brown sugar and butter and are tender and oh so more-ish.
They are ideal as a holiday side - Christmas/Easter/Thanksgiving. They are so quick easy to make too making them perfect for busy times when you are attempting to juggle multiple dishes in one day.
I have made this recipe with baby carrots, rainbow carrots and Chantelle carrots and it works well for all types of carrots.
I always keep carrots in in my fridge.
They’re cheap, keep without spoiling for weeks and can be used in ample recipes!
Oven roasting carrots not only intensifies their natural sweetness giving you the best flavoured carrots ever!
Ingredients in this Recipe
Carrots
Light Brown Sugar
Butter
Pinch each of Ground Ginger and Cinnamon Powder (Optional)
Salt and Pepper
Oil
How to make caramelised Brown Sugar Carrots
This is such an easy recipe!
Simply toss the carrots with butter, brown sugar and spices if using.
Add a drizzle of Oil, salt and pepper.
Roast for 25 - 30 minutes until caramelised.
Tips and Variations
Add flavourings of your choice
Good flavourings include Smoked Paprika, Ginger, Caraway Seeds, Orange Zest, Chilli Flakes.
Oil and Butter
Cooking Carrots in butter at a high temperature, means it can burn. The oil stops it from burning so don’t omit that especially if you choose to use honey instead of sugar instead!
How to make on the Stovetop
You have 2 options here. You can add 400ml Stock to the other ingredients (minus the oil) and poach the carrots on the stove for 30 minutes or you can cook in a pan over medium heat for 6 - 7 minutes.
Carrot Type
Use your favourite variety. The recipe works well with all carrot varieties.
Carrot Size
Try and cut your Carrots into uniformly sized pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
Sugar
You can adjust the sugar quantities and also use a different variety of sugar like caster/dark brown or granulated. You can also use liquid seetnwes like honey or maple syrup.
Can they be made ahead of time?
Yes they keep well in the fridge in a container with a lid for up to 3 days.
You can also just prep the Carrots (Peel and Chop) up to 3 days ahead of time.
What to serve with Caramelised Brown Sugar Carrots
This recipe works well as a side to many roasts. Try it alongside:
Roast Chicken and Butternut Squash Traybake
Roast Chicken with Crunchy Roast Potatoes Traybake
Healthy and Tender Ninja Foodi Chicken Breast
More Sides:
The ultimate 5 cheese Mac and Cheese
The BEST Crunchy Beef Roast potatoes
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Caramelised Brown Sugar Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 Kg Carrots
- 3 tablespoon Butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Oil
- 3 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
- Pinch Ground Ginger optional
- Pinch Ground Cinnamon optional
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220C/200C/GM6.
- Peel and cut carrots into 4cm pieces.
- Add to a bowl with with butter, oil, sugar, spices if using, salt and pepper.
- Place onto an oven tray leaving space between carrots.
- Roast 10 minutes. Turn, then roast a further 15 minutes until caramelised at the edges.
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