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Published: Feb 7, 2018 · Modified: Mar 11, 2022 by Cathy · This post may contain affiliate links

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Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans

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Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans showcases the sweet delectable syrup of the maple tree in a special side dish that you'll enjoy serving for special occasions! 

Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans in white bowl with salad and syrup
Carrots are a simple, beautiful addition to any table.
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Maple Syrup

It’s almost maple syrup season here in Southern Ontario! This is a very special time of year for any of us who grew up in a rural area that produces this precious sweet commodity. There is nothing else like the first taste of fresh maple syrup each spring!

sap bucket attached to maple tree
This bucket collects sap from the maple tree. The sap will be boiled to evaporate the water. Once it has reduced to 1/40th its original volume, it becomes maple syrup.

Our fascination with the exquisite flavour is a thing that people who didn’t grow up with it don’t seem to totally understand. Some even think that the imitation stuff sold in grocery stores is an acceptable replacement! Pure maple syrup is even better when eaten outdoors on pancakes with breakfast sausage at one of the many maple syrup festivals held from mid-February to the end of April.

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Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans

Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans

Today’s recipe uses maple syrup in an unusual way. It's basically a variation of the Glazed Carrots in How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman.  As the title implies, this is a big book that doesn't miss much! I like the way Mark gives many variations on his basic recipes. He’s also good at keeping the number of dishes used in preparation to a minimum.

One Pot Wonder

A great bonus with this recipe, especially if you're preparing it for guests, is that it's all made in one pot. If you have a small kitchen or cook in an RV, as I often do, you'll appreciate anything that can be made in one pot or pan.

More Carrot Recipes

  • Roasted Beets and Carrots
  • Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Pineapple and Coconut
  • Gluten Free Carrot Christmas Pudding
  • Carrot Slaw with Quinoa and Sesame Seeds

Menu Recommendation

Serve this great side dish with:

Flavourful, Crispy-Skinned Moist, Roast Chicken or Turkey,

Personalized Garden Salad with Simple Herb Vinaigrette

Gluten Free Butter Tarts

Watch it come together in this 38-second video:

Recipe

maple glazed carrots topped with pecans
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Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans

Serve Maple Glazed Carrots with ham, pork, poultry, or fish. Most of the ingredients are added right from the start, so this is an easy dish to prepare while you're busy doing other things. The liquid reduces to a lovely, sweet glaze.
Prep Time 1 minute minute
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 16 minutes minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 319kcal
Author Cathy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby carrots or regular carrots sliced coarsely
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • sea salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 cup pecan pieces
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except pecans in a saucepan no more than 7 inches in diameter.
  • Cover; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until carrots are just getting tender.
  • Uncover, and add pecans. Boil off any remaining liquid, watching closely and stirring occasionally.

Notes

Be careful not to overcook the carrots in the boil step, because they will finish cooking as you reduce the liquid to a sweet glaze.  

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 15828IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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