Best Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe (Oven Roasted)

The Best Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe (Oven Roasted)! These honey-glazed carrots transform simple carrots into a show-stopping side dish to remember. One sheet pan and 30 minutes to make. This is a quick side dish recipe that everyone will enjoy.

This easy side dish recipe is a great addition to your Easter Dinner Menu or Christmas menu. Serve with Fresh Roasted Ham, Green Beans, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes.

The right amount of herbs and sweetness make these honey-glazed oven-roasted carrots a highly requested side dish for any meal!

Once you try this flavorful side dish, it will become one of your favorite carrot recipes. Even picky eaters will like it! You may also like Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe and Roasted Potatoes.

Simple Ingredients

You will have a showstopping sweet and savory carrot side dish with a handful of simple and fresh ingredients.

Roasted Carrots

• Fresh carrots (I don't recommend frozen carrots for this recipe)
• Olive oil
• Sea Salt

Honey Glaze

• Butter
• Smoked paprika (chili pepper flakes or regular paprika)
• Rosemary
• Thyme
• Sea salt
• Black pepper
• Honey

• Fresh Parsley or thyme for garnish

See the recipe card for quantities.

What Carrots to use?

You can use orange or rainbow carrots, whole or baby carrots for this honey-glazed carrot recipe. I recommend cutting the carrots the same size to ensure they cook evenly. You can find any of these varieties at your local grocery store.

• Whole carrots-  I like the thinner, longer ones (about one inch in diameter). You can roast them as is, chop them in half lengthwise or diagonally into oval disks. 
• Baby-cut carrots-  Since these are small, you can cut them lengthwise or leave them as they are.
• Rainbow Carrots- these are so pretty! I love the assortment of purple, white, orange, and yellow carrots that come in the same bunch. They are an easy way to enhance any holiday meal.

How to Make Best Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe (Oven Roasted) Step-by-Step Photos

These oven-roasted carrots are coated in the most delicious honey glaze, with a touch of spice and a hint of fresh thyme. They come together with little effort in a few simple steps. This is one of my favorite ways to eat roasted carrots. After you try them, you will see why!

Preheat the oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet spray with cooking oil, or coat with butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Prepare the carrots. Wash and peel your carrots—dry well. Slice your carrots in half vertically so they are all approximately equal in width. Place carrots on a large mixing bowl.

Prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients until well combined. 

Coat the carrots in the glaze. Add the honey glaze to the mixing bowl with the carrots. Mix well to coat the carrots with the glaze completely. Spread the carrots evenly across the prepared baking sheet.

Bake and serve. Bake the carrots for approximately 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked and fork tender. Opening the oven to stir the carrots twice during the cooking time, so they roast evenly.

Remove from the oven, transfer the cooked carrots to a serving platter, drizzle with more honey, and sprinkle with fresh thyme or parsley, if desired. Enjoy warm!

Equipment

All you need is a good sheet pan for these you will need a reliable sheet pan. You can also use an oven-safe baking dish.

• Sheet pan

Storage and Reheating Leftovers

These tender honey-glazed roasted carrots are best warm and out of the oven, but you can refrigerate or freeze them after they’re cooked and cooled.

• Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the fridge
• Freeze: Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
• Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until the carrots are warmed through. You can add a teaspoon of water to the container before heating. This adds additional moisture to prevent the glaze from getting too sticky while reheating. Oven- cover a baking dish with foil and place it in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes to reheat.

FAQ

More Italian Recipes to try:

• Italian Easter Rice Pie Recipe (Pastiera di Riso)
• How to Make Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe
• Creamy Pasta Shells with Sweet Peas and Bacon
• Roasted Garlic Green Beans
• Ratatouille
• Perfect and Juicy Pork Chops

What to Serve with Honey-Glazed Carrots

These are my favorite dishes to serve with the best honey glazed carrots recipe:

Enjoy roasted carrots with a side of Creamy Parmesan Rice and Grilled Garlic Honey Chicken.

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The Best Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe (Oven Roasted)! These honey-glazed carrots transform simple carrots into a show-stopping side dish to remember. It's a quick side dish and a super simple recipe. Win-Win!

• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Carrots 

• 2 lb fresh whole, cleaned and cut lengthwise

Honey Glaze

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary - finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme- finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, chili powder, or red chili flakes
• ½ teaspoons sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons honey, plus more for drizzling
• Fresh thyme, rosemary, or parsley as garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet spray with cooking oil, or coat with butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2. Prepare the carrots. Wash and peel your carrots—dry well. Slice your carrots in half vertically so they are all approximately equal in width. Place carrots on a large mixing bowl.
3. Prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients until well combined. 
4. Coat the carrots in the glaze. Add the honey glaze to the mixing bowl with the carrots. Mix well to coat the carrots with the glaze completely. Spread the carrots evenly across the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake and serve. Bake the carrots for approximately 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked and fork tender. Opening the oven to stir the carrots twice during cooking, so they roast evenly. Remove from the oven, transfer the cooked carrots to a serving platter, drizzle with more honey, and sprinkle with fresh thyme or parsley, if desired. Enjoy warm!

Notes

Tips:

Butter the baking dish or baking sheet generously to avoid sticking and add flavor.

Adjust baking time if baking in a ceramic dish or a flat baking sheet. The carrots will roast faster on a baking sheet than in a baking dish.

Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots- want a little extra sweetness with a slight crunch? Add two teaspoons of brown sugar to the glaze!

Storage and Reheating:

Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the fridge

Freeze: Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.

Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until the carrots are warmed through. You can add a teaspoon of water to the container before heating. This adds additional moisture to prevent the glaze from getting too sticky while reheating. Oven- cover a baking dish with foil and place it in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes to reheat.

Variations:

Cinnamon or Nutmeg- try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the sweetness of the carrots and honey glaze.

Fresh Herbs- use other fresh herbs, such as oregano or rosemary, to add an herby twist.

Lemon Juice, or Orange Juice- add a tablespoon of lemon juice to brighten the dish and cut the sweetness.

Garlic- add a clove of minced fresh garlic to the sauce, if desired.

Maple Syrup- add a little maple syrup for added taste and sweetness- you can also do half honey and half syrup.

Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots- want a little extra sweetness with a slight crunch? Add two teaspoons of brown sugar to the glaze!

Storage and Reheating

Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the fridge

Freeze: Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.

Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until the carrots are warmed through. You can add a teaspoon of water to the container before heating. This adds additional moisture to prevent the glaze from getting too sticky while reheating. Oven- cover a baking dish with foil and place it in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes to reheat.

 

• Author: Elena
• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Savory
• Method: Italian
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: carrots, roasted carrots, honey glazed carrots, honey glaze