These Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots are the perfect kid-friendly side dish that you can easily make all year long! Pan-glazed carrots are perfect for even your pickiest eaters!
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If you are looking for the perfect kid-friendly side dish, these carrots are the one you should make next! You are going to love how easy this recipe is to make. Carrots are sweet all year round, and when you cook them with brown sugar and cinnamon, they take them to a whole new level!
You will remember my roasted sweet potato recipe, which uses honey but is the same basic concept!
These carrots were so easy and by far the most delicious our family has ever had! I don’t know why it took me all of my adult life to try such a simple recipe. Carrots are not my husbands favorite so he was reluctant but now he only wants them this way. Thanks for such a simple and delicious recipe!”
elaine, blog comment
Allergen Information:
This cooked carrot side dish is gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free, and nut-free. Plant-based butter makes it dairy-free and vegan.
The hero of this recipe is the carrots. We get a weekly farm box from a fun company called Ugly Produce. They buy the fruits and vegetables that don’t meet the grocery store’s “pretty” standards. This produce tastes the same, so we love getting this weekly box.
Carrots are not only nutritious, but they are great if you have a picky eater. Carrots don’t get mushy like zucchini (thank goodness!)
There are lots of ways to cut your carrots for this recipe. I always remove the green top and bottom ends first. Side dishes can make the meal, so check out some of my delicious gluten free side dish recipes.
Ways to cut carrots:
- Take a knife and slice the carrot in half lengthwise. Depending on how long your carrots are, you can cut them in half to make shorter slices. Next, slice each half lengthwise, as seen in the carrots I used in this recipe.
- You can also slice the carrots into “rounds.” To do this, I cut at an angle to make my slices more oval-shaped. This makes the carrot a bit longer, so kids must cut it in half or take a bite. My kids are older, but if you use round circle slices, they can be a choking hazard for little kids.
I am a big advocate of cooking with your kids. Try some of these great gluten free recipes to make with your kids.
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How to Make Brown Sugar Carrots:
There are also many ways to cook the brown sugar-glazed carrots in this stovetop carrot recipe, but this is how I like it because it makes the sweet glaze on the carrots.
- The first step is to add butter to a pan. Turn the temperature to medium and allow the butter to melt.
- Whisk in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and water.
- Add the carrots and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered for 30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Carrots are delicious both when you bake or pan-fry them. Pan-frying is quicker, and it still yields a delicious flavor.
In the refrigerator, these brown sugar carrots will keep fresh for up to 4 days. Store them in an airtight container.
Pair these brown sugar carrots with:
Looking for another kid-friendly carrot recipe? Try these Parmesan Carrots from my friend over at Noshtastic.
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Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots
Ingredients
Method
- In a skillet over medium heat, 1 tbsp salted butter, then whisk in 2 tbsp dark brown sugar, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 cup water.
- Add 1 lb carrots (cut any way you like), and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until carrots are tender and glazed, about 30 minutes
Nutrition
Notes
- You can use peeled bagged mini carrots instead of cutting big carrots up.
- Feel free to use vegan butter if you are dairy-free.
- These brown sugar carrots can be made up to 2 days ahead. They will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
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These carrots were so easy and by far the most delicious our family has ever had! I don’t know why it took me all of my adult life to try such a simple recipe. Carrots are not my husbands favorite so he was reluctant but now he only wants them this way. Thanks for such a simple and delicious recipe!
You made my day, Elaine. I am so glad your family loved the carrots!
If substituting maple syrup for brown sugar, how much do you add. For the carrots
Hi Liss, I would say 1/4 cup? It really is a personal preference for the sweetness level.