Maple Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 pounds medium carrots
• Salt and cracked black pepper (to taste)
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (not maple flavored syrup)
• 4 tablespoons melted butter (unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Scrub the carrots clean, cut off the tips, and slice any larger carrots in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Line a baking sheet with two sheets of aluminum foil and arrange the carrots on the baking sheet in a single layer. Season the carrots with salt and cracked black pepper.

4. 4

   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, garlic, paprika, cumin, and onion powder until combined.

5. 5

   Pour the glaze over the carrots and toss them with silicone tongs to ensure they all get covered in the glaze. Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, tossing them halfway through, or until the thick ends can be easily pierced with a fork.

6. 6

   Turn on the oven broiler for the last 2 to 3 minutes for even more caramelization. Serve the carrots warm.