Best 9 Candied Carrots With Molasses Sauce Recipes

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Candied carrots with molasses sauce is a classic Southern dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. This sweet and savory side dish is made with fresh carrots that are candied in a mixture of butter, sugar, and molasses. The resulting carrots are tender and flavorful, with a slightly caramelized exterior. The molasses sauce adds a rich, deep flavor to the dish, making it a perfect accompaniment to roasted meats or poultry. Candied carrots with molasses sauce is also a great way to use up leftover carrots, making it a budget-friendly and delicious side dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CANDIED CARROTS WITH MOLASSES SAUCE



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Make and share this Candied Carrots With Molasses Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb baby carrots
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/3 cup light molasses
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Cook carrots, covered, in boiling salted water for 20 minutes, or just until crisp-tender; drain well.
  • Melt butter in large skillet; stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Heat, stirring constantly, to the boiling boil.
  • Add carrots, stirring well to coat.
  • Simmer, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until nicely glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.2, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 213.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 16.1, Protein 0.6

MOLASSES-GLAZED RAINBOW CARROTS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound rainbow baby carrots, halved lengthwise
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Put the carrots on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Pour 2 tablespoons of the butter over the carrots and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake until the carrots are browned and soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • While the carrots are baking, add the oil, molasses, cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, a pinch of salt and the remaining butter to a saucepan. Heat until melted, bubbling and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Transfer the carrots to a serving platter, drizzle with the molasses glaze and sprinkle with the mint and pecans.

BROWN-SUGARED CARROTS



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A buttery, slightly sweet glaze-thanks to some brown sugar and molasses-transforms carrots into an easy yet elegant side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 1 1/2 pounds carrots with tops, all similar size and thickness, peeled and halved lengthwise, 1/3 cup tops coarsely chopped and reserved
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and season with salt and pepper; stir to coat with oil. Let cook for 3 minutes, then add brown sugar and molasses; stir to coat. Cook until carrots are tender and sauce is thick, 5 to 8 minutes, adding 1/2 to 1 cup water as necessary to prevent sugar from burning.
  • Meanwhile, heat grapeseed oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add reserved carrot tops and cook until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  • Add butter and rosemary to skillet; cook until butter is melted. Remove rosemary and discard. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with reserved fried tops.

SWEET CANDIED CARROTS



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These tender, vibrant carrots have a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness. It's a simple dish, but it sure makes carrots seem special.-P Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds carrots, cut into sticks
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper; cook and stir until butter is melted. Return carrots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANDIED CARROTS



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My family's favorite vegetable. They are great for the holidays, too!

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter, diced
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a pot of salted water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to a high simmer and cook about 20 to 30 minutes. Do not cook the carrots to a mushy stage!
  • Drain the carrots, reduce the heat to its lowest possible setting and return the carrots to the pan. Stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until sugar is bubbly. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 123.2 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

MOLASSES GLAZED CARROTS



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This recipe produces fabulous sweet & sour carrots. The molasses lends a real depth and complexity of flavour. Recipe is from Bon Appétit Magazine (December 2008). I think it would work really well with parsnips too.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons butter
3 lbs baby carrots (5-6 inches long) or 3 lbs medium carrots, peeled, trimmed (halved & cut into 5-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons light molasses, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt (or more)
6 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy extra-large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, 1 tablespoon molasses, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; sauté until carrots are coated with butter mixture, about 1 minute. Add 4 tablespoons vinegar and enough water to almost cover carrots (about 3-4 cups) and bring to boil. Cover and boil 2 minutes. Uncover and boil until liquid is reduced to syrup and carrots are tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon molasses and 2 tablespoons vinegar to carrots and toss over medium-high heat until carrots are heated through and thickly coated with glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley. Season carrots to taste with more coarse salt and generous amount of ground black pepper. Transfer carrots to large bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.

GLAZED CARROTS



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Simple dish with tender carrots with a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness.

Provided by Tricia McTamaney

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
¼ cup butter
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots into a large saucepan, pour in enough water to reach depth of 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer carrots until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  • Melt butter in the same saucepan; stir brown sugar, salt, and white pepper into butter until brown sugar and salt have dissolved. Transfer carrots into brown sugar sauce; cook and stir until carrots are glazed with sauce, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 193.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

SHERRY VINEGAR AND MOLASSES GLAZED CARROTS



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Provided by Bruce Aidells

Categories     Side     Sauté     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Carrot     Christmas Eve     Molasses     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
3 pounds small carrots (5 to 6 inches long), peeled, trimmed
2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses, divided
1/2 teaspoon (or more) coarse kosher salt
6 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy extra-large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, 1 tablespoon molasses, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; sauté until carrots are coated with butter mixture, about 1 minute. Add 4 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar and enough water to almost cover carrots (about 4 cups) and bring to boil. Cover and boil 2 minutes. Uncover and boil until liquid is reduced to syrup and carrots are tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon molasses and 2 tablespoons vinegar to carrots and toss over medium-high heat until carrots are heated through and thickly coated with glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley. Season carrots to taste with more coarse salt and generous amount of ground black pepper. Transfer carrots to large bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.

GLAZED CARROTS WITH MOLASSES AND MARJORAM



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Categories     Citrus     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Carrot     Fall     Molasses     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large fresh marjoram sprigs
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds medium carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch lengths
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Remove leaves from marjoram sprigs. Chop enough leaves to measure 2 teaspoons; reserve stems. Melt butter with oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots; season with salt and pepper. Toss with tongs until evenly coated and sizzling, about 4 minutes. Add orange juice, 1/2 cup water, molasses, and marjoram stems. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until carrots are almost tender, about 12 minutes. Uncover; increase heat to high and boil until juices are reduced to syrup and carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Discard marjoram stems. Add parsley and chopped marjoram; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Select the right carrots: Choose fresh, tender carrots with smooth skin and no blemishes. Avoid large, thick carrots as they tend to be woodier and take longer to cook.
  • Peel and cut the carrots evenly: Peeling the carrots ensures a smooth and even coating of the glaze. Cutting them into uniform pieces helps them cook evenly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pan: A heavy-bottomed pan helps distribute heat evenly, preventing the carrots from scorching.
  • Cook the carrots until tender: Cook the carrots until they are tender but still retain a slight crunch. Overcooking can make them mushy.
  • Make the molasses sauce separately: Preparing the molasses sauce separately allows you to control the consistency and flavor better.
  • Simmer the carrots in the molasses sauce: Simmering the carrots in the molasses sauce infuses them with a rich, sweet, and molasses flavor.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature: Candied carrots can be served warm or at room temperature. They make a great side dish for roasted meats, poultry, or fish.

Conclusion:

Candied carrots with molasses sauce is a simple yet flavorful dish that can elevate any meal. By following these tips, you can create perfectly glazed, tender-crisp carrots coated in a rich and aromatic molasses sauce. Whether you serve them as a side dish or as a snack, these candied carrots are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy carrots, give this recipe a try!

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