Stovetop Honey Balsamic Glazed Carrots
Tender honey balsamic glazed carrots pan-roasted stovetop finished with a sprinkling of thyme. An easy one-pan dish that takes less than 20 minutes! Pairs perfectly with roast turkey, herb roasted chicken and a classic roast beef.
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Sometimes you just need to be fancy, so I used heirloom carrots for this honey balsamic glazed carrots recipe, but your regular orange carrot will do just the same. I love to pan-roast vegetables when I can, versus roasting in the oven, simply because by the time my oven warmed up, I could have been done.
Time is precious, and as a mom with two kids. I am always on the go. So when I can make something easier, faster and with less mess, well, that is going to be my mission Operandi! This recipe is done all in one pan, less time, less mess….a winner in my mind!
A Quick Peek At The Ingredients
Get the full list of ingredients and amounts needed for this glazed carrot recipe in the recipe card below.
Step-By-Step Made Simple
- Carrots are naturally sweet, but honey adds a nice glaze while balsamic balances it out. To make honey balsamic carrots, just wash and trim them. If some are thicker, slice them lengthwise so all pieces cook evenly.
- Then throw all the ingredients in the pan over medium heat. Cover the pan with a lid and let them simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Lift the lid and let simmer for another 10 or so minutes or until the carrots are fork-tender and serve them hot.
Lefovers? No Problem.
If you have leftovers of these honey glazed carrots, you can store them in a tightly sealed container for up to 5 days in the fridge. This recipe does not freeze well, so eat them up!
Glazed Carrots With Honey & Balsamic
Equipment
- Stove
- Large pan with a lid
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots washed and trimmed
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsp fresh thyme stems removed
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Wash and trim the carrots and ensure all pieces are similar in size. If some pieces are bigger simply slice thicker carrots in half lengthwise.
- In a large pan over medium heat add the carrots, honey, thyme, water and balsamic vinegar. Stir and cover with a lid and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid add a pinch of salt and stir. Let simmer for another 10 minutes stirring occassionally until carrots are fork-tender. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
I keep burning the carrots and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong! I follow the measurements exactly 🥺
Hi Bella, are you adding in the water and stirring it up with the honey? If the honey sits in the heat without the water it will burn. Give them a stir every once in a while so the honey doesn’t just sit and the carrots get carmalized all over.
This was so easy to make and exactly what I was looking for. Omitted the thyme (didn’t have any) but it’s still delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Amazing! Love the sweetness the honey brings, loved by the whole family today!
So happy you and your family liked this recipe!