Easy Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe (Honey Option!)

a platter filled with maple glazed carrots with a gold serving spoon

5 from 2 votes

Easy Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe (Honey Option!)

My maple glazed carrots are a quick and easy side dish that my whole family loves! Perfect for weeknight dinners or a beautiful addition to your holiday table. With a mix of vegan butter, pure maple syrup (or honey), garlic, and fresh herbs, this easy recipe is a hit even with picky eaters!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Method: Oven

Servings: servings

Ingredients

3 pounds carrots
2 tbsp melted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (or a mix of both!) plus more to drizzle!
4 cloves garlic minced
1 ½ tsp fresh thyme
Salt + pepper to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
Garnish fresh parsley and thyme, chopped (to garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Carrots: If the carrots are large, peel them and cut them into sticks of even size. If using small carrots, you can leave them whole.
Make the Maple/Honey Garlic Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, olive oil, Maple syrup or honey, minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to mix everything together.
Coat the Carrots: Add the carrots to the bowl with the sauce. Toss the carrots until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
Roast the Carrots: Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, tossing halfway through cooking for even roasting.
Add Lemon Juice: Once the carrots are roasted, remove them from the oven. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of lemon juice and toss gently to combine.
Garnish and Serve: Transfer the carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and thyme. Drizzle a little extra honey or maple syrup over the top if desired before serving.

Notes

Recipe tips

If you like some spice, add red pepper flakes to your maple-glazed carrots before baking.
If you aren’t dairy-free you can use your favorite salted butter instead of vegan butter.
If you like nuts add some chopped pecans or slivered almonds to the top of your carrots after baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. I don’t recommend freezing.
A lot of people prefer to reheat this recipe in the oven rather than the microwave as the microwave can make them limp and a bit soggy.

To reheat: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and place carrots on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or foil (for easy cleanup). Once the oven is preheated bake, covered, until warmed through to your desired temperature (about 10-15 minutes).

To make ahead: Follow steps 2 - 4 and then put your maple glazed carrots into a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake them.

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