Name: Honey Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into 1.5" ); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 3 tablespoons butter (melted); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; parsley or chives (optional, for garnish); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

This is the best honey-glazed carrot recipe—easy to make and the perfect holiday side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Oven-roasted carrots are coated in a honey butter garlic glaze, creating a beautifully caramelized, flavorful side dish. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Honey glazed carrots on a plate sprinkled with chives,

My favorite way to make carrots is by roasting them in the oven. This method makes them super tender, brings out their natural sweetness, and gives them that perfect, slightly charred edge that’s just irresistible.

Roasted carrots might seem basic, but when they’re coated in a delicious honey glaze with butter, garlic, and a hint of cozy fall spices, they’re anything but simple!

We love serving these alongside roasted chicken, turkey, and other roasted vegetables like Brussels sprouts and butternut squash for the holidays. They make the perfect side dish to round out your holiday table, whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Ingredients for honey glazed carrots on a table.

Carrots: Grab 2 pounds of carrots. Rainbow carrots or regular whole orange ones are perfect if they're not too thick. Baby carrots work great, too, since they're already peeled and cut to just the right size!
Honey: This magic ingredient brings out the carrots' natural sweetness and gives them that irresistible caramelized finish.
Butter: Adds that rich, cozy flavor we love.
Olive Oil: Keeps the butter from burning so everything roasts up nice and evenly.
Garlic: Adds a little savory depth.
Chives: I love finishing these carrots with chopped chives! They add a fresh flavor that complements the sweetness. Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley work well, too, if that's what you have on hand.
Optional Spices: These honey-glazed carrots are excellent as is, but if you want to kick things up a notch, try adding a bit of nutmeg, cinnamon, or ginger for extra warmth and depth.

How to make Honey Glazed Carrots

Step 1: Chop the carrots.

Preheat your oven to 425°F.

Peel and cut the carrots on a diagonal, about 1.5" in length.

Mixing carrots in a bowl with honey, butter, garlic, salt and pepper.

Step 2: Toss in honey glaze.

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.

Toss the carrots with the honey, melted butter, garlic, oil, salt, pepper, and spices in a large mixing bowl.

Carrots and glaze spread out evenly on a baking sheet.

Step 3: Spread evenly on a baking sheet

Pour the carrots and glaze onto a large baking sheet and spread them out evenly.

Roasted honey glazed carrots on a baking sheet.

Step 4: Roast the carrots

Roast for 20-25 minutes. Toss halfway through with a spatula to ensure even cooking.

Roasted honey glazed carrots on a plate sprinkled with chives.

Step 5: Serve

Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and garnish with fresh chives or parsley.

Carmyn's Tips

Choose the right carrots: Use fresh, tender carrots for the best flavor. You can go with whole carrots or baby carrots. Just avoid thick, woody carrots as they can be tough and take longer to cook.

Don't crowd the pan: Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet. Overcrowding leads to steaming instead of roasting, so you won’t get that beautiful caramelization.

Broil for extra caramelization: For that perfect char, pop the carrots under the broiler for 2–3 minutes at the end. Just keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn!

Serve

We love serving these carrots for holiday dinners with hashbrown casserole, green bean casserole, sourdough sweet potato rolls, and cranberry sauce.

These honey-glazed carrots are delicious all year round, not just during the holidays. Try serving them with green beans, and air-fried chicken for an easy, cozy meal.

How to Store

Fridge: Let them cool completely first, then transfer them to an airtight container. They’ll keep fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

When reheating, warm them gently in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-low heat.

Freezer: Portion the carrots into individual servings. Store the portions in airtight, freezer-safe bags or containers, removing as much air as possible if using bags. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat, warm them directly from frozen in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F until heated through.

Close up of honey glazed carrots on a plate sprinkled with chives.

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