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Grilled Carrots with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze

Grilled carrots with honey brown sugar glaze feature caramelized, char-marked whole carrots with a glossy sweet coating. This method grills until tender, then tosses them immediately in a warm honey–brown sugar butter glaze for sticky shine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Carrots
  • 2 lb whole carrots Peeled
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper To taste
Honey Brown Sugar Glaze
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter Melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • fresh thyme For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 grill
  • 1 small saucepan

Method
 

Season and grill carrots
  1. Toss the whole carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated, so every carrot surface is glossy with oil. Spread them out for even grilling.
  2. Grill the carrots over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and charred with visible dark caramelized spots.
Warm the honey-brown sugar glaze
  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Warm over low heat until combined and smooth, then keep it ready to coat.
Glaze and serve
  1. Remove the carrots from the grill and immediately toss them with the honey-brown sugar glaze so the coating clings while the carrots are hot.
  2. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm, letting any glaze drip slightly for a glossy finish.

Notes

For the glossiest glaze, toss the carrots immediately right after they come off the grill so the warm sauce coats the hot, charred surfaces. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days; rewarm gently in a skillet over low heat until hot, adding a teaspoon of water if the glaze thickens. Freezing isn’t recommended because the texture of cooked carrots softens. For a lighter option, replace the honey with an equal amount of pure maple syrup and use the same butter or substitute olive oil spread if desired.