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Honey Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots with a Non-Alcoholic Option

These Honey Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots are simple and delicious, while being a little bit different. They're perfect for any occasion - or no occasion at all! No alcohol option included.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword bourbon, carrots, honey, maple syrup, vegetables
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs carrots cut into 1/4 inch thick (roughly) slices
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup bourbon I used Jim Beam Devil's Cut. Feel free to use your favorite kind. Substitute orange juice for the bourbon if desired.
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup Use the real stuff. It's worth it.
  • 1 tsp ginger I use the paste kind in a jar or tube.

Instructions

  1. Melt half the butter in a frying pan. Toss in the carrots to get a bit of colour on them. A cast iron pan works really well here because it allows you to start them on the stove and then move them to the oven and then back to the stove as needed.

  2. Another option is to toss the carrots with melted butter and a bit of olive oil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast them in the oven instead of in the frying pan. Your goal is to get a bit of caramelization and colour on them, which takes about 5-10 minutes. 

  3. Note: You don’t need to get the carrots completely cooked at this stage. They will continue once the sauce is added.

  4. Once the carrots have a bit of colour on them, remove them from the pan. Add the rest of the butter to the pan, followed by the bourbon or orange juice. Be extra careful adding the alcohol if you have a gas range. You don’t want to cause a flare-up of flames! 

  5. Let the liquid start bubbling a little bit and then stir in the brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, and ginger. This mixture should get bubbly and frothy. 

  6. When that happens, add the carrots back to the pan, turn the heat down and put the lid on. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until the carrots are cooked to your liking. I prefer for them to be still slightly crunchy. 

  7. Finish them off with a sprinkling of salt (I prefer sea salt) and some fresh cracked pepper (optional). Some fresh rosemary, thyme, or parsley is a nice garnish for this

Nutrition Facts
Honey Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots with a Non-Alcoholic Option
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 297mg13%
Potassium 761mg22%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 38360IU767%
Vitamin C 13.4mg16%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.