Sweet and Spicy Glazed Carrots

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Carrots are the perfect easy side dish when you are wanting to spice things up. Made with Brown Sugar and Crushed Red Pepper these carrots are delightfully sweet, and sure to pack a punch. The glaze is so tasty it will have you wanting to lick your plate clean. This is a judgement free zone so feel free to lick away.

Carrots are probably my favorite garden veggie to cook. First of all, they are just the cutest, but they are also so versatile. You can spice them up all sorts of ways, and make them fit with any sort of dinner plans. If you love carrots, but are not a big fan of spice, you can check out my most popular recipe on the blog, Maple Glazed Carrots. They are insanely good, if I don’t say so myself. 😉

I also love how carrots are so simple to cook up, yet they always seem so fancy. If you are wanting to impress a crowd, cook up some carrots with the tops on. Everyone will think you are a professional chef. I am all about an easy dish that wows.

I like to boil my carrots first to get them good an tender. Then drain off the water, and start making a glaze with brown sugar and butter. Next, add some spice, and the secret ingredient, orange juice. It is a truly simple recipe.

Remember, the next time you are looking to impress whip up these Sweet and Spicy Glazed Carrots. If you give this recipe a try, be sure to tag me on Instagram. And follow along with The Four Acre Farm blog for more Easy Recipes, Gardening Tips, & Budget Friendly DIY.

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Carrots are the perfect easy side dish when you are wanting to spice things up.

10-15 large Carrots (or Small Bag Baby Carrots)
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
3 tbsp Butter
1 pinch Salt
1/4-1/3 cup Orange Juice

Bring a Medium Saucepan of Water to a Boil
Prep and Peel Carrots, I like to leave the tops on
Boil Carrots for 10-15 minutes, or until fork tender
In a Medium Skillet melt Butter, stir in Brown Sugar, and let caramelize on low-medium heat
Add in Carrots, a pinch of salt, and red pepper
Coat Carrots in the butter and brown sugar
Slowly add in the Orange Juice until your glaze slightly thins out
Simmer for 5 minutes and Enjoy

Side Dish

carrot, glazed, spicy, Sweet