Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots

Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots have fresh carrots sliced on the bias and roasted until tender. Then a sweet (but not too sweet) maple glaze is poured over the top and roasted again to caramelize. This is a great side dish option for Thanksgiving or any fall meal!

An easy side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday dinner menu!

I’m always on the lookout for easy and delicious side dish recipes that go well with just about any main course. These Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots definitely fit that bill! They are a great menu option to serve alongside your holiday turkey, ham, or prime rib dinner.

Tender roasted carrot slices are topped with a maple syrup glaze that has both Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar in the mix – two savory flavors that prevent the glaze from becoming too sweet, plus they really complement the earthy carrot flavor.

• The flavor of the maple syrup glaze enhances the sweetness of the fresh roasted carrots.
• It’s simple to prepare and you can easily adapt the quantities to make more or less, depending on the size of your dinner party.
• You can do much of the prep ahead of time so you don’t have tie up oven or stove top space while your main course is roasting.

• Carrots – Chose medium to large carrots of uniform size so the slices in the prepared dish are the same size. This will help to ensure even cooking and doneness.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Kosher Salt
• Freshly Ground Black pepper
• Unsalted Butter
• Shallots – While a yellow onion could be substituted instead, we prefer the mild onion flavor of shallots in this dish.
• Fresh Garlic – Always cook with fresh garlic. The jarred minced garlic has a slight bitter taste.
• Maple Syrup – Choose 100% pure maple syrup and avoid syrup with artificial maple flavors, as well as low sugar or sugar-free syrups. You want to use real maple syrup with natural sugars that will caramelize.
• Brown Sugar – Either light or dark brown sugar can be used.
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Dijon Mustard
• Fresh Thyme
• Cayenne Pepper – Just a touch is added to balance the richness of the glaze. It won’t make the glaze spicy.

1. Clean and trim carrots to remove any blemishes but do not peel. Cut into thick slices on the bias.
2. Toss cut carrots with olive oil, salt and pepper, then pour out onto two foil lined sheet trays.
3. Roast for 20 minutes, turn carrots over with a spatula or turner, then roast for 15 minutes more.
4. While carrots are roasting, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and cook shallots and garlic for three minutes. Add all other sauce ingredients and cook for five minutes then remove from heat.
5. Combine roasted carrots onto one sheet tray and toss with the glaze then roast for ten minutes longer.
6. Serve immediately.

• Can I make Maple Glazed Carrots ahead of time?  If pressed for time or oven space, you could roast the carrots in advance and make the glaze ahead. Bring the already-roasted carrots and glaze back to room temperature. Then, when ready to serve, toss the carrots with the glaze and finish roasting for ten minutes to caramelize.
• How do I store leftovers?  Store refrigerated in a covered container for up to four days.
• How do I reheat leftovers? Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave.
• Can I freeze?  No, the glazed carrots will get soft and mushy after thawing.

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