Maple Braised Carrots Recipes

MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots into a pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and transfer carrots to a serving bowl.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir maple syrup into melted butter and cook until warmed, 1 to 2 more minutes. Pour butter-maple syrup over carrots and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

MAPLE-BRAISED CARROTS

Steps:

• Trim and peel 1 1/2 pounds carrots; halve lengthwise and crosswise. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons grated ginger and cook 30 seconds. Add the carrots, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 4 strips lemon zest, 2 thyme sprigs, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, a pinch of cayenne and 1/2 cup water; stir. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until tender but still saucy, 15 minutes. Discard the thyme; top with chopped chives.

MAPLE-GLAZED GRILLED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Brush carrots with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Place carrots on the grill, perpendicular to the grates. Reduce heat to medium and cook, turning them regularly, until carrots have started to caramelize and are cooked throughout, 14 to 18 minutes. Move them to indirect heat and continue cooking if they start burning.
• Brush carrots with maple syrup and grill 1 minute more before transferring to a plate. Serve immediately.

MAPLE-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Boil lightly salted water.
• Peel and slice the carrots into 1-inch pieces then blanch for 3 minutes.
• If not using immediately, put into ice water to stop cooking.
• When ready to use, drain well and add to a sauté pan into which all other ingredients have been added.
• Cook until heated through and the syrup has formed a glaze.

MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel carrots and then slice into 1/2 inch buttons.
• In a sauce pan, melt butter with maple syrup and salt.
• Bring down to a simmer, add carrots and cover.
• Let cook until desired softness (about 20-25 minutes).

QUICK-BRAISED CARROTS WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except the fresh parsley or mint in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, and cover.
• Turn heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes.
• Uncover saucepan and raise the heat a little.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and carrots are cooking in butter or oil.
• Lower the heat and keep cooking, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender (not mushy), a couple of minutes longer.
• Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
• Garnish with the fresh parsley or mint and enjoy!

MAPLE RAISIN CARROTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and syrup. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in carrots and raisins. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes longer or until carrots are tender.

MAPLE-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Combine 4 1/2 cups water, carrots, 4 tablespoons butter, sugar, and coarse salt in heavy large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until carrots are just tender when pierced with knife, about 10 minutes. Drain. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add maple syrup and brown sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Add carrots and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer carrots to large bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.