🥕 Caramelized Maple Carrots — The Side Dish That Stole the Show

Name: Caramelized Maple Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds or sticks; ¼ cup Lemon Olive Oil; ¼ cup Vermont Maple Balsamic; Salt and pepper, to taste; Optional: fresh thyme, chopped parsley, or toasted pecans for garnish

May 24, 2019

Caramelized Maple Carrots | The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Some side dishes politely sit on the plate.
These carrots? They demand attention.

Tossed in our Vermont Maple Balsamic and a drizzle of Lemon Olive Oil, these beauties roast up glossy, golden, and just the right mix of sweet and savory. The edges get caramelized, the centers stay tender, and suddenly everyone’s asking for seconds (and the recipe).

It’s the perfect “oh wow, you made this?” dish that takes almost no effort — just peel, drizzle, roast, and serve. Pair them with roasted chicken, ham, or even a weeknight grain bowl. They look fancy, taste amazing, and make your kitchen smell like cozy fall magic.

Pro tip: add a sprinkle of thyme or toasted pecans if you’re feeling extra. ✨

Simple. Seasonal. Seriously good.
Grab your Maple Balsamic and Lemon Olive Oil in-store or online, and let your oven do the rest.

Caramelized Maple Carrots

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

6 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds or sticks
¼ cup Lemon Olive Oil
¼ cup Vermont Maple Balsamic
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: fresh thyme, chopped parsley, or toasted pecans for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the carrots with Lemon Olive Oil, Maple Balsamic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
Flip or stir the carrots, then roast for another 15 minutes, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with a touch more balsamic if desired, and garnish with thyme or pecans.