Maple Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

• 450g carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   1. Melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

2. 2

   2. Add the carrot rounds in a single layer and cook for 4 minutes without stirring, letting them develop color on one side.

3. 3

   3. Flip the carrots, then pour in the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and cinnamon, stirring gently to coat.

4. 4

   4. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8 minutes until the carrots are fork-tender.

5. 5

   5. Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and clings to the carrots.

6. 6

   6. Season with salt and pepper, scatter over the thyme leaves, and serve immediately in a shallow bowl.