Best Honey Glazed Carrots - Downshiftology (2024)

These honey glazed carrots are an easy sheet pan recipe that transforms the everyday carrot into a show-stopping sweet and savory side dish (that’s also highly addictive).

These oven roasted beauties are coated in the most delicious honey glaze, studded with garlic, ginger and a pinch of cinnamon. With that in mind, you might want to make an extra batch. They magically disappear fast.

Choosing The Right Carrots

You can use orange or rainbow carrots, whole or baby carrots. Just make sure to chop the carrots the same size to ensure they cook evenly.

• Whole carrots: Go for the thinner ones (no thicker than an inch or so). You can roast them as is, chop them in half lengthwise or diagonally into oval disks.
• Baby carrots: Since these are small already, cooking them as is will work just fine.

It’s All About The Honey Glaze

While roasting carrots bring out a subtle sweetness, this easy honey glaze takes it to the next level.

• Honey: You can use clover, wildflower, or any variety of honey you like.
• Garlic: A little bit of minced garlic perfectly balances the sweetness.
• Butter: Helps to give carrots that glossy finish and rich flavor. Ghee works great too.
• Olive oil: Just a little bit helps to prevent the butter from burning.
• Ground spices: I love ginger and cinnamon which play nicely with the carrots’ sweetness.
• Fresh herbs: For a fresh pop of color and flavor just before serving.

How to Make Roasted Glazed Carrots

This sheet pan recipe couldn’t be any easier. Just follow these three simple steps.

• Prep the carrots. Peel the carrots and chop into evenly sized chunks.
• Toss the carrots. Coat the carrots with the glaze ingredients.
• Roast the carrots. Spread across a sheet pan and let the oven do all the work!

Recipe Variations

Just about any hearty main dish works with these carrots. A few delicious combinations are:

• Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
• Dijon Baked Salmon
• Sweet and Smoky Beef Brisket
• Roasted Balsamic Chicken with Brussels Sprouts
• Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Apple Sauce

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Honey glazed carrots are best straight out of the oven, but you can refrigerate or freeze them after they’re cooked and cooled.

• To Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
• To Freeze: Use a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
• For Reheating: Simply reheat in the microwave until the carrots are warmed through.

Reader Favorite Side Dishes

Whether your planning for your Thanksgiving menu or weeknight dinners, these side dishes will please everyone around the table.

• Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
• Scalloped Potatoes
• Baked Sweet Potato
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Mashed Butternut Squash
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes