Orange Juice Glazed Carrots
These orange juice glazed carrots are simmered with butter, brown sugar, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon until tender and coated in a glossy citrus glaze. Ready in 30 minutes, they make an easy side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: STOVETOP
- Cuisine: Holiday Recipes
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh carrots
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into evenly sized ¼-inch rounds.
- Add the carrots, orange juice, butter, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt to a large skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the carrots are almost fork-tender.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered for 6 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally as the orange juice mixture reduces and coats the carrots.
- Stir more frequently during the final few minutes to prevent the brown sugar glaze from scorching.
- Remove the skillet from the heat once the carrots are tender and coated in a thick, glossy glaze.
- Season with black pepper and additional salt if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Freshly squeezed orange juice provides the brightest citrus flavor, but bottled 100% orange juice also works.
- Cut the carrots into evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
- If the glaze becomes too thick, stir in one or two tablespoons of orange juice or water.
- If the carrots become tender before the glaze thickens, transfer them to a serving dish and continue simmering the glaze separately.
- Baby carrots can be substituted, but they may require an additional five minutes of covered cooking.
- For a more savory flavor, reduce the brown sugar to one tablespoon and add one teaspoon of fresh thyme.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
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