Easy Cinnamon Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe | Wicked Spatula (2024)

Learn how to make maple glazed carrots in 20 minutes + 4 ingredients! This easy cinnamon glazed carrots recipe is so EASY, and it tastes amazing!

by Maya Last Updated on February 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

This maple glazed carrots recipe is a perfect side dish for family dinners and totally worth of any holiday table! Do you remember when you were a kid, and it took everything you had to eat your veggies? If you’ve got kids (or picky family members) that don’t typically like vegetables, then THIS easy glazed carrots recipe is for them! The cinnamon glazed carrots almost taste like dessert, but only have a tablespoon or two of maple syrup for 4 servings – not bad at all.

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Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner (like THIS weekend, hello time!), I thought that if you’re like me and haven’t put an ounce of thought into your menu plans, you could use a quick and easy side dish recipe. Enter these cinnamon glazed carrots!

I’m excited to show you how to make glazed carrots because they’re as simple as can be. Are you ready?

How To Make Glazed Carrots

There are tons of recipes out there telling you how to make glazed carrots, but this is my absolute favorite! The flavor is amazing, they are super simple, and they give a gorgeous presentation.

• Peel the carrots.
• Saute the carrots. You can cook whole carrots or slice them, depending on your preference and the look you’re going for. Either way, just saute them in coconut oil first.
• Simmer the carrots until soft. Pour in about 1/2 cup water, then simmer for about 10 minutes, until you can easily pierce the carrots with a fork. After the carrots become tender, you can increase the heat and cook off any excess water.

PRO TIP #1: Cover partially with a lid when simmering, but not completely, because the cooked carrots will become mushy. No thanks!

PRO TIP #2: Check the water occasionally – if it evaporates, the cooked carrots will burn. You can add a bit more if it evaporates before the carrots cook through.

• Drizzle in the maple syrup, cinnamon and salt. Give it a stir, and you’re ready to dig into your beautiful cinnamon glazed carrots!

Now that you know how to make glazed carrots on the stove, you’ll have an easy side dish on hand for those times when your oven is busy with a main course or dessert. These are perfect for dinner parties, reunions, and even backyard barbecues!

Can You Peel Carrots Ahead Of Time?

If you are meal prepping and wondering if you can peel the carrots ahead of time, the answer is yes! While many veggies oxidize when the air hits them and they end up turning brown or spoiling, carrots don’t have this issue.

So, if you want to get a head start on your prep work for these maple glazed carrots, go for it.

TIP: If you peel carrots ahead, store them in the fridge submerged in cold water. This will keep them from drying out. Just pat dry before using in a recipe or enjoying fresh.

Optional Additions For Maple Glazed Carrots

I promise you are going to love everything about maple glazed carrots just the way they are! But if you want to change it up, try adding:

• Red Pepper Flakes or Cayenne Pepper – While maple carrots are typically sweet, it is nice to add a little spice to make them more savory. Start with 1/4 teaspoon and increase until you reach the desired heat level.
• Lemon Juice – You might not think of lemon juice with roasted glazed carrots, but a squeeze of lemon can really bring out the flavors.
• Bacon – You can never go wrong with adding bacon! Cook bacon in the oven ahead of time, crumble it, and sprinkle on top of your glazed roasted carrots right before serving.

How Do You Store Cinnamon Glazed Carrots?

Store leftover cinnamon glazed carrots in an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can You Reheat Glazed Carrots?

Yes, you can reheat maple syrup carrots. The best way to preserve the flavor is to saute this glazed carrots recipe in a little coconut oil or ghee.

As an alternative, you can also heat this maple glazed carrots recipe in the microwave. But, the taste isn’t as great as the stove method.

Can You Freeze Cooked Carrots?

Yes, you can freeze cooked carrots. They will last around 10 months in the freezer. Leftover cinnamon glazed carrots are great for those nights when you’re in a hurry and don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Thaw carrots in the fridge overnight whenever possible, though an airtight bag in a bowl of warm water will do the trick in a pinch. Then, you can reheat and serve.

What To Serve With Maple Glazed Carrots

Because maple glazed carrots are both sweet and little bit savory, they go well with all kinds of paleo dinner recipes:

• Beef Chuck Eye Steak
• Baked Proscuitto Wrapped Chicken Breast
• Chimichurri Chicken Thighs