Attention all carrot lovers! Get ready for a flavor explosion like you’ve never experienced before thanks to Cinna-brown Carrots. You may think you know how to cook carrots, but you’ve never had them quite like this before. Sweet, savory, and downright tasty, these glazed carrots are the perfect side dish for any meal. With a unique blend of rich cinnamon and sweet brown sugar, these carrots are sure to put a big smile on everyone’s face. You won’t believe how delicious and easy these Cinna-brown Carrots are to make, so don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind side dish!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing a baking sheet
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- zest of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Lightly oil a baking sheet.
Step 3 –Place the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4 –Add the olive oil, the salt, and the pepper to the carrots and gently toss to combine.
Step 5 –Bake the carrots until they are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Step 6 –In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, the brown sugar, the orange zest, the molasses, the cinnamon, and the nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbly, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 7 –Reduce the sauce to a simmer, stir in the carrots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are glazed and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 8 –Serve.
