These honey glazed carrots are an easy stovetop side dish made with tender fresh carrots simmered in rich butter and finished with a sweet, glossy honey glaze. Ready in under 20 minutes, this simple buttery honey carrot recipe is the perfect quick side for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or any time you need a flavorful vegetable everyone will love.

Best Honey Glazed Carrots

I spend a lot of time and creative energy perfecting my main dishes, so when it comes to sides, I like to keep things simple. If I’m making a side dish to go along with dinner, it has to be seriously easy — no extra stress, no complicated steps. These honey glazed carrots truly could not be easier, yet they’re an absolute 10/10 every single time.

They pair beautifully with just about any meal and taste more like a sweet, buttery treat than a vegetable side. Made right on the stovetop with butter and honey, they come together in minutes and deliver big flavor with minimal effort. If you need a foolproof, crowd-pleasing side dish that feels special but takes hardly any work, this recipe is it.

The Cowboys’ Rating: 10/10

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What Ingredients Are in Honey Glazed Carrots?

Carrots – We buy carrots in bulk at our house because we make these often. You can use large carrots or if you want to keep things simple, you can buy the baby carrots and just dump them in.
Honey – I use raw honey for this recipe from our farm.
Butter – Butter makes everything better.
Salt – To balance out the sweetness, I add just a tiny bit of salt to these carrots.

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How to Make Honey Glazed Carrots

Peel the carrots and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Add the carrots to a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender.
Remove from heat and drain the water.
Stir in the butter and honey until the carrots are evenly coated in the glaze.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Storage and Reheating

Storage:
Allow the honey glazed carrots to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Reheating:
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until warmed through. If needed, add a small pat of butter or a drizzle of honey to refresh the glaze before serving.

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