Maple Glazed Carrots with Pecans

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 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!

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.

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:

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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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