Candied Carrots

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A combination of brown sugar and apple juice makes these easy candied carrots sweet but not cloying. Chopped fresh thyme brightens the flavor in this classic side dish, but feel free to omit it if you want an even simpler dish. Serve with chicken, pork or your Thanksgiving dinner.

Julia Levy

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 ½ pounds medium carrots, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices (6 1/2 cups)
3 cups water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Place carrots and water in a large skillet; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain the carrots and return to the pan.
Add butter, brown sugar, apple juice, thyme, salt and pepper to the carrots in the pan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the butter melts and the liquid thickens and coats the carrots, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.

Originally appeared: Eatingwell.com, August 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

116	Calories
5g	Fat
19g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size about 2/3 cup
Calories 116
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 12g
Added Sugars 5g	10%
Protein 1g	3%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Vitamin A 23829IU	477%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Folate 27mcg	7%
Sodium 319mg	14%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 19mg	5%
Potassium 464mg	10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Candied Carrots

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