Orange Glazed Carrots
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With only five ingredients, this orange glazed carrots recipe makes an easy side dish that is perfect to serve at special occasions or weeknight dinners!
This perfect side dish recipe features tender roasted carrots coated in a bright, buttery orange and honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. This simple, vibrant side is sweet, fresh, and perfect for any meal.
I always feel like I get into a routine where I serve the same old vegetable side dishes on repeat. Oven glazed carrots offers something different that is full of flavor but still simple to make. With just a few simple ingredients and mostly hands-off cooking, these honey glazed carrots are always a hit.
Ingredients for Orange Glazed Carrots
- Butter – I prefer salted butter for this recipe but feel free to use unsalted if that is what you have on hand.
- Orange Juice – You’ll need about 2 oranges to get fresh squeezed juice which works best in this recipe for orange glazed carrots.
- Orange Zest
- Honey – You can substitute brown sugar here, if preferred.
- Kosher Salt – If you use normal table salt, be sure to half the amount listed in the recipe card.
- Fresh Carrots – I like to use full sized carrots and cut them into diagonal slices. You can use baby carrots instead though.
- Chopped Parsley – This works great for a garnish but is optional.
How to Make Orange Honey Glazed Carrots
The full list of ingredients, including measurements, along with step by step instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below. Here is a quick overview on how to make this delicious and easy honey glazed carrots recipe.
- Melt the butter in a cast iron or similar oven proof pan. Stir in orange juice, orange zest, honey, and salt.
- Add the carrot slices to the pan and stir to coat them in the butter mixture. Roast in the oven, tossing halfway through.
Once the carrots are done cooking, I recommend giving them another quick stir so they get an extra coating of the delicious orange glaze.
Glazed Carrots Recipe Tips and Storage
- If you substitute baby carrots for the sliced carrot, the cooking time may need to be adjust slightly so that they are fully cooked.
- If you use store bought orange juice, do not use the reduced sugar variety. It won’t reduce during cooking the same way.
- You can turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking if you’d like a bit of char on the carrots. This is completely optional.
- Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat at 50% power in the microwave or on medium-low heat on the stove.
What to Serve with Oven Glazed Carrots
- An Easter Ham (or similar) would go great with these oven glazed carrots.
- For a great weeknight meal, try herby baked chicken thighs and these orange glazed carrots.
- Hosting a dinner party or holiday meal? Try these honey glazed carrots with herb crusted pork tenderloin for a meal that will wow.
- Orange glazed carrots also pair well with Parmesan garlic lamb chops.
Orange Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice about 1-2 oranges
- 4 Tablespoons honey
- Zest of 1 orange plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ pounds carrots peeled and cut into 1 ½ inch pieces on the diagonal
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- In a cast iron pan or an oven proof pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the orange juice, honey, orange zest, and salt. Stir to combine.2 Tablespoons salted butter, ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 4 Tablespoons honey, Zest of 1 orange, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Add the carrots and toss to combine. Place in the oven and roast for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. I suggest tossing the carrots half way through roasting.1 ½ pounds carrots
- Serve garnished with a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.Chopped parsley
Notes
- You can use baby carrots instead of sliced carrots.
- You can use brown sugar instead of honey.
- If you use normal table or sea salt use half the amount.
- You can use fresh orange juice or store bought.
- If you want a bit of char on them, you can turn the broiler on for 2-3 minutes at the very end.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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