Molasses Glazed Carrots Recipes

MOLASSES GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy extra-large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, 1 tablespoon molasses, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; sauté until carrots are coated with butter mixture, about 1 minute. Add 4 tablespoons vinegar and enough water to almost cover carrots (about 3-4 cups) and bring to boil. Cover and boil 2 minutes. Uncover and boil until liquid is reduced to syrup and carrots are tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon molasses and 2 tablespoons vinegar to carrots and toss over medium-high heat until carrots are heated through and thickly coated with glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley. Season carrots to taste with more coarse salt and generous amount of ground black pepper. Transfer carrots to large bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.

CANDIED CARROTS WITH MOLASSES SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook carrots, covered, in boiling salted water for 20 minutes, or just until crisp-tender; drain well.
• Melt butter in large skillet; stir in remaining ingredients.
• Heat, stirring constantly, to the boiling boil.
• Add carrots, stirring well to coat.
• Simmer, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until nicely glazed.

MOLASSES-GLAZED RAINBOW CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Put the carrots on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Pour 2 tablespoons of the butter over the carrots and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake until the carrots are browned and soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
• While the carrots are baking, add the oil, molasses, cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, a pinch of salt and the remaining butter to a saucepan. Heat until melted, bubbling and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
• Transfer the carrots to a serving platter, drizzle with the molasses glaze and sprinkle with the mint and pecans.

POMEGRANATE MOLASSES GLAZED ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, combine the carrots, olive oil, salt, black pepper and Aleppo flakes. Toss well to coat.
• Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast 15 to 20 minutes or until carrots are almost tender.
• Drizzle with pomegranate molasses, stir well and roast 5 minutes more.

SHERRY VINEGAR AND MOLASSES GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy extra-large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, 1 tablespoon molasses, and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; sauté until carrots are coated with butter mixture, about 1 minute. Add 4 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar and enough water to almost cover carrots (about 4 cups) and bring to boil. Cover and boil 2 minutes. Uncover and boil until liquid is reduced to syrup and carrots are tender, stirring often, about 20 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon molasses and 2 tablespoons vinegar to carrots and toss over medium-high heat until carrots are heated through and thickly coated with glaze, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon parsley. Season carrots to taste with more coarse salt and generous amount of ground black pepper. Transfer carrots to large bowl; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and serve.

POMEGRANATE MOLASSES-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Combine carrots and oil in a medium heatproof bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, spreading out in an even layer (set aside bowl).
• Roast carrots, turning occasionally, until just tender, 12-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk honey and pomegranate molasses to blend in reserved bowl.
• Transfer carrots to bowl with honey mixture; toss to coat well and spread out on baking sheet, scraping out any remaining glaze from bowl.
• Roast carrots until glaze is reduced and sticky and beginning to brown in spots (but not burned), 5-8 minutes longer.