Sweet & Buttery Holiday Carrots


 

Instructions

Step 1 — Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2 — Prepare Carrots

  • Place the peeled and cut carrots in the baking dish.

Step 3 — Make the Glaze

  • In a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey (or maple syrup), brown sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth.

Step 4 — Coat Carrots

  • Pour the glaze over the carrots and toss gently to coat evenly.

Step 5 — Bake

  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized.

Step 6 — Serve

  • Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm as a sweet, buttery side for any holiday meal.


If you like, I can also rewrite all your previous side dishes and casseroles in the same style and create a holiday-friendly collection ready for printing or sharing.