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Maple Thyme Roasted Carrots

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 10/31/2022

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Roasted and caramelized in a maple herb glaze, these carrots are an easy side dish that's perfect for a holiday meal, or a simple family dinner!
Roasted and caramelized in a maple herb glaze, these carrots are an easy side dish that's perfect for a holiday meal, or a simple family dinner!
Roasted and caramelized in a maple herb glaze, these carrots are an easy side dish that's perfect for a holiday meal, or a simple family dinner!

Roasted and caramelized in a maple herb glaze, these carrots are an easy side dish that’s perfect for a holiday meal, or a simple family dinner!

This is one of my Side Dish recipes I know you’ll want to keep on hand!

roasted carrots on white platter topped with almonds and cranberries
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Holiday season will definitely be here before you know it, and I don’t know about you, but I’m shifting into menu planning time!

Will you be roasting a turkey breast, or maybe a homemade honey baked ham? While the main course is obviously the star, my favorite part, is the sides!

We love the classics, like sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole, but these maple roasted carrots are a great addition to the menu.

The sweetness plays really nicely with the garlic and herb flavor, and of course the amazing golden brown caramelization really ties it all together!

How to make maple roasted carrots?

This is just an overview; the full ingredients and directions are in the recipe card toward the bottom of this post.

step by step photos of how to make roasted carrots with maple glaze
  1. Make glaze/sauce. I like to do this in a mixing bowl big enough to hold the sauce, and the carrots, so you only have to wash one bowl.
  2. Coat carrots. The best way to distribute the glaze among the carrots is to use your hands.
  3. Roast. Make sure the oven is preheated before cooking the carrots.
  4. Serve. After roasting, top the carrots with almonds and cranberries.

Helpful Tip!

I’ve shared the cooking time that my oven takes to cook carrots of the size shown in the photos. However, all ovens cook a little differently, and larger carrots will take longer to cook (and smaller ones will take less time to cook). So please use the cooking time as an approximation, and keep an eye on your carrots. You’re looking for a golden brown color and that they’re fork tender.

Roasted and caramelized in a maple herb glaze, these carrots are an easy side dish that's perfect for a holiday meal, or a simple family dinner!

Variations of this recipe

  • Carrots – I love the look of whole baby carrots, so I found some in my local grocery store that were great looking!  But if you can’t find the whole young/baby carrots, you can use regular carrots, peel them, and cut them down to a smaller size.  Alternately, you can also use bagged baby carrots.
  • Garlic – sometimes I like to pick up a tube of garlic paste (made by Gourmet Garden) for this recipe and use about 2 Tbsp, or you could use about 1/2 tsp of garlic powder.
  • Thyme – feel free to use minced fresh thyme leaves if you’d like. You’ll want to use about 1 – 1.5 Tbsp.
  • Other herbs – for a twist on the flavor, try using some rosemary and a little sage.
  • Orange zest – if you aren’t a fan of the orange flavor, or don’t have an orange on hand to zest, feel free to omit it completely.
baking dish with roasted baby carrots

FAQ’s

Can this recipe be made using baby carrots that come peeled in a bag?

Yes, you can absolutely save yourself a little time and pick up a bag of pre-peeled baby carrots. They may take a little less time to cook, so I would start checking them for fork tenderness and a golden brown color around the 15-17 minute mark.

Can you roast carrots in the air fryer?

You sure can! I haven’t tested this recipe specifically in my air fryer, but I’m sure it could be done. As a guess, I would try setting your appliance at 380°F and air frying for about 17-23 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Making roasted carrots ahead of time

I find that these carrots taste best when made fresh.  However you can eliminate nearly all the prep time by peeling the carrots and combining the glaze in an airtight container.

If you do want to make them completely ahead of time, I recommend reheating them in a 425°F oven for 5-8 minutes.

line of roasted carrots on white platter

Storage

Leftovers should be refrigerated in an airtight container and consumed within 5 days.

More Holiday Side Dish Recipes:

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roasted carrots on white platter topped with almonds and cranberries

Maple Thyme Roasted Carrots

5 from 3 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 175
Servings: 4 servings
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Roasted and caramelized in a maple herb glaze, these carrots are an easy side dish that's perfect for a holiday meal, or a simple family dinner!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. whole baby carrots scrubbed and washed, or peeled
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 orange zested
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

To serve

  • sliced almonds
  • dried cranberries
  • fresh thyme optional, for garnish

Instructions

Prepare

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and get out a 2 quart or larger baking dish. If desired, line with parchment paper.

Make glaze/sauce

  • To a large mixing bowl, add maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, garlic, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine well.

Combine

  • Add carrots to the mixing bowl with the glaze/sauce, and toss to combine.

Bake

  • Transfer carrots to the prepared baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once, halfway through the baking time.
  • Exact baking time will depend on the size and shape of your carrots, so please take the baking time as an approximation and check the carrots for doneness (being golden brown and fork tender), at about 15 minutes and keep an eye on them.

Serve

  • Top roasted carrots with almonds, cranberries, and fresh thyme if desired, and serve hot.

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Chef Tips

  1. I’ve estimated that this recipe will serve 4 people, but as always, the exact serving size will be up to you.

Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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  1. Catalina says

    Posted on 11/3 at 4:04 am

    Oh my goodness! These carrots are the perfect side dish for tonight!

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  2. Erin says

    Posted on 11/3 at 2:21 am

    Looks absolutely fantastic! Can’t wait to try this!

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  3. Sandra says

    Posted on 11/2 at 3:05 pm

    This is just the perfect side dish! So flavorful and I love how easy it is to make!

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  4. Erik says

    Posted on 11/1 at 6:11 pm

    That glaze is fantastic. Really enjoyed this one!

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