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Balsamic Glazed Carrots

Modified: Apr 25, 2025 · Published: Jul 7, 2015 by Keith · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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roasted, glazed tri color carrots on bed of greens

Make dinner feel gourmet with these Balsamic Glazed Carrots. Roasted with fresh herbs, they’re tender, sweet, and ready in no time.

roasted, glazed tricolor carrots on bed of greens

For me, glazed carrots are a Sunday dinner classic. They’re right at home next to Classic Pot Roast, Roasted Chicken, or Lamb Lollipops. And let’s be honest — no comfort meal is complete without my Creamy Mashed Potatoes too.

When carrots are roasted in this brown sugar and balsamic mixture, they caramelize and melt in your mouth like candy. That means sweet, savory, tender carrots every time. We use colored carrots for this recipe for an easy, elegant presentation. Top them with fresh herbs or chopped chives.

HINT: they taste great cold!

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  • Glazed Carrots recipe

Ingredients

  • CARROTS: we recommend tricolored carrots (fresh carrots from the farmers' market), but all carrots work for this recipe
  • DRIED ROSEMARY: we prefer dried rosemary to fresh rosemary for this recipe.
  • SALT: we like kosher salt or sea salt
  • BALSAMIC VINEGAR: use the best quality Italian balsamic vinegar (Aceto Balsamico) you can afford
  • BROWN SUGAR: light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
  • OLIVE OIL: use the best quality extra virgin olive oil you can afford

*see recipe card for quantities.

🔪Top tip

Want to make these glazed carrots look extra special? Plate them on a bed of fresh carrot tops and sprinkle with chopped chives. It’s a simple touch that makes them holiday-worthy.

Instructions

  1. Clean carrots and lay in single layer on a shallow baking sheet.
  2. Mix remaining ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Pour balsamic glaze mixture over carrots. Place in 350° F oven. Roast for 30-45 minutes (or until carrots are tender).
  4. Remove from oven and serve.

Featured review

❝ I was so glad your recipe inspired me to get out of my typical vegetable rut. They were delicious and tasted even better the next day! ❞
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Expert tips

  • NO NEED TO PEEL: If you buy fresh carrots from the market (as pictured), you don't need to peel them because the outside is already soft. Just wash them well before roasting.
  • ANY CARROTS WILL DO: we like the way tricolored carrots look, but you can use any kind of carrots: baby carrots, purple carrots, yellow carrots, etc.
  • USE THE GREENS AS A PRETTY SERVING GARNISH: we plated our balsamic roasted carrots on a bed of the carrot tops. It's a simple but beautiful presentation.
  • EAT THEM COLD: this glazed carrot recipe tastes great cold! We like to make enough of these to have leftovers. You don't even need to heat them up.

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Variations

SPICY: add a pinch of red pepper flakes, paprika (or both) to spice things up
CRUCHY: add toasted pine nuts, slivered almonds, or pomegranate seeds

Storage

  • Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Reheat in a sauté pan with a little oil or in the microwave.

FAQ

What are glazed carrots?

Glazed carrots are carrots cooked and coated with a sweet and savory glaze, to enhance their natural sweetness and flavor. We make our glaze with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar.

What type of carrots are best for making glazed carrots?

We like tricolored carrots fresh from the market because they make a great presentation. However, baby carrots or slender varieties like Chantenay or Nantes work well.

How long does it take to roast carrots?

We recommend roasting carrots for 30 to 45 minutes in the oven at 350°F (until soft). This will achieve the candied, caramelized texture and flavor.

Can I make glazed carrots ahead of time?

Yes! Make them up to 2 days ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheat them in a sauté pan with a little oil before you are ready to serve.

Are glazed carrots suitable for special diets, like vegan or gluten-free?

This Glazed Carrots recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free because it is made with plant-based ingredients. Be sure to check the ingredients in any store-bought glazes for gluten-containing additives.

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Glazed Carrots recipe

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Make dinner feel gourmet with these Balsamic Glazed Carrots. Roasted with fresh herbs, they’re tender, sweet, and ready in no time.

  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb baby carrots (any carrots work, but we recommend tri-colored, market fresh)
  • 1 TBSP of rosemary (dried)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
  • 2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 2 TBSP olive oil

Instructions

  1. Clean carrots and lay in single layer on shallow baking sheet.
  2. Mix remaining ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
  3. Pour mixture over carrots and place in 350° oven for 30-45 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  4. Remove from oven and serve.
  5. We plated ours on a bed of carrot tops and garnished with chopped chives.

Notes

  • NO NEED TO PEEL: If you buy fresh carrots from the market (as pictured), you don't need to peel them because the outside is already soft. Just wash them well before roasting.
  • ANY CARROTS WILL DO: we like the way tricolored carrots look, but you can use any kind of carrots: baby carrots, purple carrots, yellow carrots, etc.
  • USE THE GREENS AS A PRETTY SERVING GARNISH: we plated our balsamic roasted carrots on a bed of the carrot tops. It's a simple but beautiful presentation.
  • EAT THEM COLD: this glazed carrot recipe tastes great cold! We like to make enough of these to have leftovers. You don't even need to heat them up.
  • Author: Superman Cooks
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: side dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 oz
  • Calories: 134
  • Sugar: 10.9 g
  • Sodium: 663.2 mg
  • Fat: 7.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.2 g
  • Protein: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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Comments

  1. Meg @ Noming thru Life says

    July 10, 2015 at 12:53 am

    These look delicious! I'm a huge roasted carrot fan, but then to add a balsamic herb glaze... RIGHT ON! I see roasted carrots in my near future 😉

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      July 13, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      thanks so much Meg!! hooray!

      Reply
  2. Vicki says

    August 09, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    These are wonderful. Thanks so much for the recipe

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      August 11, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      thanks so much Vicki! We hope you enjoy them!!

      Reply
  3. j freyer says

    May 03, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    Roasted carrots with balsamic herb glaze - I was guesting at a friend's beach house for a couple of weeks during the pandemic when I stumbled on your post. I told myself that if the local chain grocery has these "rainbow" tri-color carrots, I'd be shocked! If I can find them, I'll make this. It was not even spring and way too soon for small town farmer's markets to even consider opening. It was unexpected but I did find them and I was so glad your recipe inspired me to get out of my typical vegetable rut. They were delicious and tasted even better the next day!

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      May 07, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy you enjoyed this recipe! It is definitely one of our favorites too.

      Reply
  4. Barbara says

    March 24, 2024 at 9:16 am

    Theses are not only beautiful to look at, but delicious to taste! Highly recommend!

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      March 24, 2024 at 9:35 am

      So happy you liked them Barbara!!

      Reply
  5. Nancy says

    November 24, 2024 at 9:15 pm

    I’ve been cooking these for 45 minutes and they are rubbery and still not cooked. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Jackie says

      November 24, 2024 at 10:00 pm

      Hi Nancy,
      thanks for reaching out. Don't be afraid to cook them a little longer, as it depends on the size of your carrots. Keep checking them until they are fork tender (you can use a fork or a toothpick).

      Please keep us posted!!

      Reply

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