Healthy Crispy Honey Roasted Carrots Recipe

Sweeten your meal with Honey Roasted Carrots, glazed in honey and seasoned with thyme to complement and enhance their natural flavors.

Honey Roasted Carrots Recipe

Indulge in the sweet and tender goodness of Honey Roasted Carrots, an oven-roasted delight that enhances the natural flavors of carrots with a glistening honey, butter, and thyme glaze. Perfect as an Easter side or to brighten any dinner table, these carrots promise a delightful mix of caramelized edges and succulent insides that everyone will savor.

Roasted Honey Butter Carrots Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds carrots
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh thyme (plus more for garnish)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.

2. Prepare the Carrots

Trim the tops and bottoms of the carrots. If you prefer, you can leave a little bit of the green stem for aesthetic purposes.
Peel the carrots if desired, and then cut them in half lengthwise.
Arrange the carrots on the baking sheets, ensuring they are not overcrowded; you may need both sheets for this.

3. Make the Honey Butter Sauce

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the honey and fresh thyme to the melted butter.
Whisk the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.

4. Coat the Carrots

Pour half of the honey butter sauce over the carrots. Reserve the remaining sauce for later use.
Season the carrots with kosher salt and black pepper.
Arrange the carrots so that their flat side is facing down. This positioning will aid in browning.

5. Roast the Carrots

Place the baking sheets in the oven on two separate racks.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and beginning to brown.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and drizzle the remaining honey butter sauce over the carrots.
Return the carrots to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes.

6. Serve the Carrots

Remove the baking sheets from the oven.
If desired, season the carrots with more salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with additional fresh thyme.

7. Serve Immediately

Serve the roasted honey butter carrots immediately while they are still warm.

Enjoy your deliciously roasted honey butter carrots!

Serving Suggestions:

Easy Herb Butter Roasted Turkey
Fresh Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Tips and Tricks

Roast carrots at a higher temperature, such as 425 degrees Fahrenheit, to ensure they caramelize well without steaming.
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure the carrots roast instead of steam.
Place carrots cut side down on the pan for better browning and caramelization.
Tossing the carrots in a honey butter sauce before roasting adds a delicious glaze and enhances sweetness.