Description
Maple brown butter glazed carrots deliver a luxurious side dish that elevates simple vegetables into a gourmet experience. Golden carrots kissed with nutty brown butter and sweet maple syrup create an irresistible flavor profile you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
Butter and Sweetener:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pure maple syrup
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Activate the oven to a searing 425F (220C), arranging a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal roasting preparation.
- Craft a luxurious brown butter by gently melting butter in a saucepan, allowing it to transform into a golden-hued liquid with a rich, nutty essence. Watch carefully to prevent scorching, swirling periodically until the color deepens and an aromatic fragrance emerges.
- Remove the transformed butter from heat, delicately incorporating maple syrup and fragrant thyme leaves, creating a harmonious glaze that will elevate the carrots’ natural sweetness.
- Tumble the prepared carrots into a spacious mixing bowl, cascading the warm brown butter and maple elixir over them. Season generously with salt and pepper, then massage the glaze thoroughly to ensure each carrot is completely coated.
- Arrange the glistening carrots in a uniform layer across the baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Slide into the preheated oven, allowing them to roast for 20-25 minutes. Midway through cooking, gently redistribute the carrots to promote even caramelization and tender transformation.
- Once the carrots emerge with a beautiful caramelized exterior and tender interior, transfer them to a serving vessel. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, presenting a dish that celebrates the natural beauty of roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure carrots are uniform in size for even cooking, cutting larger ones into smaller pieces to match thinner carrots.
- Brown butter carefully by watching the color and listening for crackling sounds, removing from heat just as it turns golden to prevent burning.
- Experiment with herb variations like rosemary or sage instead of thyme for different flavor profiles.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity based on desired sweetness, using less for a more savory result or more for a caramelized finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg