Honey Thyme Glazed Carrots - Dish with Drew

 Honey Thyme Glazed Carrots

These Honey Thyme Marsala Glazed Carrots are the kind of show-stopping side dish that genuinely looks like it came straight from a five-star restaurant, yet they are incredibly simple to pull off at home. These are glossy, tender, and absolutely bursting with flavor, making them the perfect, elegant pairing for anything from a simple weeknight roast chicken to the grandest holiday spread. The combination of sweet and savory is what makes this dish so unforgettable; we start by roasting the carrots until they are naturally caramelized and tender, which concentrates their sweetness. Then, they get tossed in a truly irresistible, buttery Marsala glaze, enhanced with rich honey, deep brown sugar, and the beautiful, earthy aroma of fresh thyme. This perfect balance ensures the carrots aren't just sweet, but complex, savory, and sophisticated.

The secret to this recipe's massive success and viral nature is the two-step process that achieves maximum flavor with minimal effort. First, we rely on the oven to do the heavy lifting, roasting the carrots until they achieve that perfect tenderness and slight caramelization around the edges. Then, the magic happens on the stovetop: we quickly build that glossy Marsala glaze by melting butter with finely chopped shallots and reducing the wine, which allows the alcohol to burn off while leaving behind all that deep, slightly fruity flavor. Toss the pre-roasted carrots in this luxurious glaze for just a couple of minutes to let them absorb the sauce, and you end up with a side dish that is guaranteed to have everyone asking you for the recipe. Whether you’re planning a cozy family meal or a show-stopping holiday spread, this is one of those easy sides that elevates the entire table. Be sure to send them my way when they do! 😂

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👇 Ingredients & Instructions 👇

2 lbs peeled carrots (I used Costco’s fancy rainbow carrots) 1 Tbsp neutral oil 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp fresh chopped thyme 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 Tbsp Marsala wine

👨‍🍳 Instructions 👨‍🍳

1) Preheat your oven to 400°F. 2) In a baking dish, toss the peeled carrots with oil and salt until evenly coated. 3) Roast for 30–40 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and beginning to caramelize around the edges. 4) In a large sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the shallot. Cook until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. 5) Stir in the honey and brown sugar, letting them melt together into the butter mixture. 6) Pour in the Marsala wine and cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing the alcohol to burn off and the glaze to reduce slightly. 7) Add the fresh thyme and stir for 1 minute to release its aroma. 8) Add the roasted carrots to the pan and toss to coat them evenly in the glaze. Let them reheat and absorb the sauce for another 2–3 minutes. 9) Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle any remaining glaze from the pan over the top.

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