Sheet Pan Honey Glazed Carrots
Whole carrots roasted with honey, butter, and thyme until caramelized and fork-tender with zero effort.
- Cook temp
- 400°F
- 204°C · preheat
- Total time
- 32 min
- 5 prep · 25 cook · 2 rest
- Flip at
- 15 min
- of 25 min cook
- Rest
- 2 min
- Before slicing
How to Make Honey Roasted Carrots | The Stay At Home Chef · The Stay At Home Chef
Rachel Farnsworth demonstrates tossing carrots in honey butter and roasting on a sheet pan until edges caramelize.
- Target //Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 32 mins (flip at 15 mins).
- Doneness //Cook until visual doneness cue is met. Rest 2 mins before slicing.
- Golden Rule //This is the side dish that converts carrot haters. The honey glaze caramelizes into candy-like edges while the inside stays tender. Even the kids will ask for seconds.
- Family Tweak //Skip the thyme if kids do not like visible herbs. The honey-butter glaze alone is usually enough to win them over.
Ingredients
- 2 lbsWhole Carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbspHoney
- 2 tbspButter, unsalted
- 1 tspFresh Thyme, leaves only
- 2 tbspOlive Oil
- 1/2 tspKosher Salt
- 1/4 tspBlack Pepper
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Get to the point
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel 2 lbs carrots and halve lengthwise.
- 2
Toss carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
- 3
Roast 15 minutes, flip, then drizzle with honey-butter glaze and roast 10 more minutes.
- 4
Remove when edges are caramelized and carrots are fork-tender. Garnish with fresh thyme.
Step by step
Tap a step to cross it offPrep the Carrots
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Peel 2 lbs carrots and halve lengthwise. If any carrots are very thick, quarter them so all pieces are roughly the same size. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
WhyCutting the carrots to uniform thickness is the key to even roasting. Thick and thin pieces in the same pan means some burn while others stay raw.
First Roast
Spread carrots cut-side down in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes until the bottoms start to develop golden color.
WhyPlacing the cut side down maximizes the flat surface contact with the hot pan for the best caramelization.
Glaze and Finish
While carrots roast, melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan. Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Flip the carrots, drizzle the honey-butter glaze over top, and roast 10 more minutes until caramelized and fork-tender.
WhyThe honey can burn quickly at high heat, so adding the glaze for only the last 10 minutes gives you caramelization without bitterness.
- Dad pro tip
- This is the side dish that converts carrot haters. The honey glaze caramelizes into candy-like edges while the inside stays tender. Even the kids will ask for seconds.
- Kid & toddler adjustment
- Skip the thyme if kids do not like visible herbs. The honey-butter glaze alone is usually enough to win them over.
- Serve with
- Roasted whole chicken · Pan-seared pork chops · Grilled steak
- Reheating
- Reheat on a sheet pan at 375°F for 5 minutes. Microwaving works but the edges lose their crispness.
- Calories
- 160
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbs
- 24 g
- Fat
- 8 g
Nutrition source: USDA FoodData Central #170393. Cook-time basis: Tested on half-sheet pan at 400°F (204°C) with medium whole carrots halved lengthwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you reheat leftover sheet pan honey glazed carrots without ruining the texture?
Reheat on a sheet pan at 375°F for 5 minutes. Microwaving works but the edges lose their crispness.
How do I adapt this meal for picky kids or toddlers?
Skip the thyme if kids do not like visible herbs. The honey-butter glaze alone is usually enough to win them over.
What are the best side dishes to serve with this?
Recommended sides include Roasted whole chicken, Pan-seared pork chops, Grilled steak.