Here’s a simple, sweet-and-savory Amish Honey Glazed Carrots recipe—soft, buttery, and perfect as a cozy side dish.
🥕 Amish Honey Glazed Carrots
🧾 Ingredients
- 500g carrots (sliced into rounds or sticks)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2–3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra glaze)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the carrots
- Add carrots and water to a pan
- Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until just tender
- Drain any excess water
2. Make the glaze
- Add butter to the same pan
- Stir in honey, brown sugar, salt, and pepper
- Let it melt and combine into a smooth glaze
3. Glaze the carrots
- Add cooked carrots back into the pan
- Toss well to coat
- Cook uncovered for 2–4 minutes until glossy
4. Finish
- Optional: add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth
- Serve hot
💡 Tips for best flavor
- Don’t overcook the carrots—they should stay slightly firm
- Use fresh carrots for better sweetness
- A splash of orange juice can brighten the glaze
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Roast chicken or turkey
- Meatloaf or pot roast
- Holiday dinners
If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version, a brown butter version, or a sugar-free healthy version.
