Spice Roasted Carrots with Hot Honey Butter Glaze
Toss those plain ol’ veggies aside and get ready for a side dish that’ll crank up the volume at your dinner table. These hot honey glazed carrots are all about that perfect roast with a kiss of caramelized honey heat.
Side Dish Favorite
This spice roasted hot honey carrots recipe is a quick and easy, crowd-pleasing side dish, equally perfect for both everyday eating and for your holiday table.
With just enough spice to perk up the palate and a sticky sweet finish, these spicy honey carrots are about to become your new go-to for adding a little oomph to any meal.
Complete the Menu: Serve these hot honey roasted carrots with maple bourbon glazed turkey breast, truffle mashed potatoes, skillet butternut squash with cider glaze, and cranberry tartlets for a special holiday treat!
This recipe is also part of our Thanksgiving Dinner for 4 roundup, featuring three perfectly curated menus for small Thanksgiving dinner celebrations.
Looking for more festive fall side dishes? Be sure to try our crispy roasted sweet potatoes, simply sautéed butternut squash, mashed acorn squash, roasted carnival squash, and our maple sriracha brussels sprouts.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
*Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
Seasonal Produce Spotlight: Carrots
- Let’s talk carrots in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Washington State ranks 2nd only to California in the U.S. production of carrots.
- Farmers in the region harvest carrots from early July to November. Harvested carrots can be stored for several months and will actually increase their Vitamin A content if protected from heat and light.
- Carrots are naturally sweet, only beets have higher natural sugar content. So whether you are roasting them up or tossing them in salads, these nutrient-rich beauties are sure sweeten up your table.
Step-By-Step Directions
1
Prepare the Carrots
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves on a baking sheet.
2
Roast the Carrots
Spread the carrots out in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven until tender and slightly caramelized, about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
3
Make The Hot Honey Sauce
While the carrots are roasting, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in hot honey, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Combine with Sauce
After roasting, transfer the carrots to the saucepan with the hot honey mixture. Gently toss the carrots in the hot honey butter sauce to coat them evenly.
5
Plate & Serve
Once fully coated, transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish. Serve warm and enjoy the sweet and spicy flavors infused into your perfectly roasted carrots.
Pro Tips
- Visual Pop: For this recipe I like to use rainbow carrots for their aesthetic appeal (but most any type of carrot will get the job done).
- Even Sizing: Cut the carrots uniformly to ensure they roast evenly.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Roast those carrots to perfection by giving them space on the pan — overcrowding is a no-no. Use an extra baking sheet if needed.
- Spice to Taste: Adjust the spice levels according to your preference. You can increase or decrease the amount of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. To kick up the heat level, add a little chili sauce like Sriracha.
- Low and Slow Glaze: Gently heat the hot honey sauce to meld the flavors without burning the sugar.
Perfect Pairings
These spicy-sweet carrots are the perfect side dish for serving with a variety of main dishes:
- Cozy Nights: Pair them with classic roast turkey breast with gravy or cider cream chicken for a comfort food hug that’s both familiar and excitingly new.
- Elegant Evenings: Let them shine next to lavender roasted chicken, pork tenderloin with apples, or lamb chops, elevating a simple dinner to date night status.
- Grilled Magic: Imagine these tender carrots alongside grilled blueberry BBQ chicken or salmon, where the char meets sweet spice in every bite.
- Veggie Love: Serve them with creamy lemon risotto or a veggie quinoa bowl for a pop of color and a burst of flavor that’s 100% vegetarian-friendly.
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Spice Roasted Hot Honey Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
For the Carrots
- 2 lbs. medium carrots peeled and halved/quartered lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
For the Hot Honey Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (like Mike's Hot Honey)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves on a baking sheet. Spread them out in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven until tender and slightly caramelized, about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the carrots are roasting, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in hot honey, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- After roasting, transfer the carrots to the saucepan with the hot honey mixture. Gently toss the carrots in the hot honey mixture to coat them evenly. Once fully coated, transfer the hot honey glazed carrots to a serving dish. Serve warm and enjoy the sweet and spicy flavors infused into your perfectly roasted carrots.
Recipe Notes
Top Tips
- For this recipe I like to use rainbow carrots for their aesthetic appeal but most any type of carrot, even baby carrots, will get the job done.
- You can find Mike’s Hot Honey sauce in many grocery stores and online via Amazon.com.
- Line your sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat for easy clean up.
- Cut the carrots uniformly to ensure they roast evenly.
- Roast those carrots to perfection by giving them space on the pan — overcrowding is a no-no. Use an extra baking sheet if needed.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference. You can increase or decrease the amount of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. For more of a spicy kick, add a little chili sauce like Sriracha or some red pepper flakes.
- Gently heat the hot honey glaze to meld the flavors without burning the sugar.
Leftovers
- Roasted vegetables can typically last in the fridge for up to 4-5 days if they’re stored properly in an airtight container. Before storing them, make sure to let them cool to room temperature to prevent moisture build up.
- The best way to reheat is in a preheated oven at 350° until warmed through, 6–8 minutes.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Maplevine Kitchen makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
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