Description
Sweet and savory roasted carrots glazed with ginger and maple, topped with a tangy cranberry butter for a festive side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3 tbsp dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, ginger, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- While carrots roast, mix softened butter, cranberries, and thyme in a small bowl until combined.
- Serve roasted carrots warm, topped with a dollop of cranberry butter.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.