Gordon Ramsay’s Glazed Carrots Recipe

This Gordon Ramsay’s Glazed Carrots recipe is a simple and elegant side dish, which is made with brown sugar and butter. It’s the perfect way to elevate simple carrots, ready in about 20 minutes.

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Gordon Ramsay’s Glazed Carrots Ingredients

900g (about 2 lbs) carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
60g (about 4 tbsp) butter
50g (about ¼ cup packed) brown sugar
1.5g (about ¼ tsp) salt
0.5g (about ¼ tsp) white pepper
Optional: A tiny splash of vanilla extract or a sprinkle of cinnamon

How To Make Gordon Ramsay’s Glazed Carrots

Boil the Carrots: Place the carrot sticks in a large pot and cover them with water by about 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the carrots are just tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the carrots completely.
Make the Glaze: In the same pot, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, salt, and white pepper (and vanilla or cinnamon, if using) until the sugar has dissolved and the glaze is smooth.
Coat and Serve: Add the drained carrots back to the pot with the glaze. Toss gently until the carrots are glossy and evenly coated. Serve warm, with an optional sprinkle of flaky salt.

Recipe Tips

How to get evenly cooked carrots? The key is to cut the carrots into uniform pieces. Slicing them into sticks about ½-inch thick provides the best balance of a soft, tender texture with a slight snap.
How to get a perfect glaze? Melt the butter gently over low heat. You want to dissolve the sugar into the butter without browning it, which would create a nuttier, caramel flavor. For a simple, sweet glaze, gentle heat is best.
How to coat the carrots without breaking them? After the carrots are cooked, they are delicate. When you add them back to the glaze, toss them gently with a spatula. You are just trying to coat them, not mash them.

What To Serve With Glazed Carrots

These sweet and savory carrots are a classic side dish that pairs wonderfully with almost any main course.

Roast chicken or turkey
Pot roast or beef brisket
Pork loin or glazed ham
As part of a holiday dinner spread

How To Store Glazed Carrots

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water to loosen the glaze, or in the microwave.

Glazed Carrots Nutrition Facts

Calories: 835kcal (Note: This seems very high for the ingredients listed and is likely for the entire recipe, not per serving. A more realistic per-serving estimate would be around 200-250 kcal).
Protein: 3g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Sugar: 30g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use baby carrots for this recipe?

Yes, you can use whole baby carrots. You may need to adjust the initial boiling time slightly to ensure they are tender all the way through.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes. You can cook and glaze the carrots, then let them cool and store them in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a covered skillet over low heat until warmed through just before serving.

Can I use a different sweetener?

Absolutely. Maple syrup or honey would be delicious substitutes for the brown sugar.

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