My mother in law makes this every spring and the pan is always empty. You only need 3 ingredients to make it.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices or small sticks

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons honey

Directions

Prep the carrots: Peel the carrots and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds or small sticks so they cook evenly. Aim for similar sizes so they become tender at the same time.

Freshly peeled and sliced carrots on a cutting board
Freshly peeled and sliced carrots on a cutting board

Par-cook the carrots: Add the sliced carrots to a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook for 6–8 minutes, just until the carrots are fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain well and let them sit in the colander for a minute to steam off excess moisture.

Start the glaze: In the same saucepan (wipe it out if needed), melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is fully melted and just starting to bubble, stir in the honey until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.

Butter and honey melting together in a saucepan
Butter and honey melting together in a saucepan

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