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Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots

No-fuss easy peasy carrots glazed with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. These carrots are sweet, savory, and simply amazing!

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds carrots, halved lengthwise, tops reserved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place carrots in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
  3. Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until just tender.*
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, orange zest, molasses, cinnamon and nutmeg, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat; stir in carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until glazed and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with reserved tops, if desired.