{"id":208371,"date":"2025-12-01T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/01\/the-veggie-my-family-shockingly-fights-over-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T13:00:00","slug":"the-veggie-my-family-shockingly-fights-over-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/01\/the-veggie-my-family-shockingly-fights-over-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Veggie My Family Shockingly Fights Over &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"236\" height=\"519\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Easy brown sugar glazed carrots that turn tender, buttery, and caramelized every time. A simple, crowd-pleasing side that works for weeknights or holidays. Save this recipe!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that simple side that always gets <strong>rave reviews<\/strong>. The brown sugar caramelizes into the <strong>best buttery sweetness<\/strong>, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Someone scooping  up a serving by a spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-45853\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots-333x500.jpg 333w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots.jpg\" alt=\"Someone scooping  up a serving by a spoon.\" class=\"wp-image-45853\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__inner\"><!-- .block-reader-review__stars --><\/p>\n<p class=\"block-reader-review__title\">A Reader\u2019s Review<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__quote\">\n<p>WOW!! Just wow. I had to make these carrots ahead of time since I have limited oven space for Easter dinner. These are amazing!! And so simple. Even my anti-vegetable husband said \u201cOooo those are good.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__quote --><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Leanne<\/p>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__citation --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-reader-review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-why-these-carrots-keep-getting-invited-back\">Why These Carrots Keep Getting Invited Back<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caramelized Glaze:<\/strong> My recipe cooks the brown sugar and butter long enough to create a caramelized glaze.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balanced Sweetness:<\/strong> The glaze has a nice balance of sweet and savory, so the carrot flavor still shines through.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perfect Texture:<\/strong> The cooking temperature keeps the carrots tender with a little bite instead of turning soft or mushy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brown-sugar-glazed-carrot-ingredients\">Brown Sugar Glazed Carrot Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-323047\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-323047\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IngredientsWithLabelsGlazedCarrots-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Carrots:<\/strong> Fresh whole carrots work best because you can cut them to the size you want. Keep them the same thickness so they cook evenly. Baby carrots work if you\u2019re short on time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown Sugar:<\/strong> Brown sugar is classic here, but honey or <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Homemade-Maple-Syrup.png\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">maple syrup<\/a> both work. Use the same amount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-brown-sugar-glazed-carrots\">How to Make Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots<\/h2>\n<p>Carrots are a staple in our house, and these glazed carrots are our favorite way to serve them, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. A little brown sugar definitely helps the kids love their veggies.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Prep:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F, then spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Peel and slice\u00a0the carrots\u00a0diagonally, then place them in a large bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Sauce: <\/strong>Melt\u00a0unsalted butter\u00a0in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/anchor-hocking-glass-mixing-batter-bowl-with-lid-2-quart\/-\/A-92398782#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">microwavable bowl<\/a>. Add\u00a0brown sugar, minced garlic,\u00a0pepper, and\u00a0salt. Then stir until combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coat Carrots:<\/strong> Pour the butter mixture over the carrots and toss to coat evenly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook Carrots:<\/strong> Spread the carrots in an even layer on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/12-34-x16-34-nonstick-aluminized-steel-baking-sheet-gold-figmint-8482\/-\/A-87713552?preselect=87713552#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">baking sheet<\/a>. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the carrots in the pan. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and caramelized. Garnish with\u00a0fresh chopped parsley\u00a0if desired.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323045\" alt=\"Sliced carrots in a bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-323045\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323045\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sliced carrots in a bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-323045\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323044\" alt=\"Sauce ingredients all mixed together in a bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-323044\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323044\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sauce ingredients all mixed together in a bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-323044\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323046\" alt=\"Someone stirring the sliced carrots with the glaze. \" class=\"wp-image-323046\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323046\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone stirring the sliced carrots with the glaze. \" class=\"wp-image-323046\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323063\" alt=\"Glazed carrots spread out on a baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-323063\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"323063\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Glazed carrots spread out on a baking sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-323063\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/glazed-carrots-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tip\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Even Caramelization:<\/strong> Stirring the carrots halfway through the cooking time helps to redistribute the sauce and caramelize the carrots evenly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-slow-cooker-instructions\">Slow Cooker Instructions <\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep:<\/strong> Prepare the carrots and glaze as written.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add:<\/strong> Add everything to the slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook:<\/strong> Cook on low for 4\u20136 hours, or until the carrots are tender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots-1.jpg&amp;description=Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"45849\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-46346\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"46346\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-2304118106\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-2304118106\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-46346-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-46346-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"46346\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-46346-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Peel and slice <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-46346-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 pounds carrots<\/span> diagonally, then place them in a large bowl. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-46346-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-46346-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bc cup unsalted butter<\/span> in a microwavable bowl. Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-46346-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u2153 cup brown sugar <\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-46346-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 teaspoons minced garlic<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-46346-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bc teaspoon  pepper<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-46346-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd teaspoon  salt<\/span>. Stir until combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-46346-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the butter mixture over the carrots and toss to coat evenly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-46346-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread the carrots in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir the carrots in the pan. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and caramelized. Garnish with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-46346-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">fresh chopped parsley <\/span> if desired.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-46346-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage &amp; Make Ahead Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"223\"><strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"141\">Storage:<\/strong> Store leftover carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3\u20135 days.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"223\"><strong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"239\">Reheating:<\/strong> Warm in the microwave for 1\u20132 minutes, or in a 350\u00b0F oven for about 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"223\"><strong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"335\">Make Ahead:<\/strong> Peel and cut the carrots up to 3 days in advance. Store in an airtight container, then make the glaze and cook as directed when ready.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-46346-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">178<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">27<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">303<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">508<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25496<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">65<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"Brown sugar glazed carrots cooked and on a tray.\" class=\"wp-image-45857\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3-333x500.jpg 333w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3.jpg\" alt=\"Brown sugar glazed carrots cooked and on a tray.\" class=\"wp-image-45857\" title=\"Brown Sugar glazed carrots are that sneaky-simple side that always gets rave reviews. The brown sugar caramelizes into the best buttery sweetness, and somehow everyone ends up going back for seconds.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/glazedcarrots3-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-carrot-recipes-to-try\">More Carrot Recipes To Try<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/glazed-carrots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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