Maple & Thyme Glazed Carrots
Sweet, tender carrots roasted with pure maple syrup and fresh thyme until beautifully caramelized. A simple, delicious side dish.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
25–30 min
Serves
Ingredients
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- 1½ lbsfresh carrots, scrubbed and diagonally sliced
- 2 tbsppure maple syrup
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspfresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tspsea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ tbspbutter (optional)
- Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
Ingredients
- 1½ lbsfresh carrots, scrubbed and diagonally sliced
- 2 tbsppure maple syrup
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspfresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tspsea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ tbspbutter (optional)
- Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Scrub carrots well and slice diagonally into approximately ½-inch-thick pieces.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss carrots with maple syrup, olive oil, fresh thyme, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
- 4
Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until fork-tender and lightly caramelized.
- 6
If desired, toss with a little butter while still warm.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with any remaining pan glaze and garnish with fresh thyme.
Melissa's Notes
For extra caramelization, give the carrots plenty of space on the baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding so they roast rather than steam.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (based on 6 servings)
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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