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glossy maple-glazed carrots flecked with thyme in a wide horizontal shot, served in a shallow ceramic dish on a holiday table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Maple-Glazed Carrots

Tender carrots glazed in buttery maple syrup with a hint of thyme.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb carrots peeled and sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Pour in the maple syrup and add the thyme and salt.
  4. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until the carrots are tender.
  5. Uncover and cook for 3 more minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the carrots.

Notes

Cut the carrots into even pieces so they cook at the same rate.