Cinnamon and Orange Glazed Carrots

This was one of the few ways my mom could get my dad to eat carrots as us kids were growing up.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ¼ cup orange juice
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Whisk butter, orange juice, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon together in a large bowl until sugars are dissolved. Add carrots to the glaze mixture; toss to coat. Transfer carrots and glaze to a 1-quart baking dish.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until carrots are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.