You only need carrots and a few pantry staples to make this frugal fall side dish. Honey roasted carrots are sweet, savory and a definite crowd pleaser. Roast the carrots in a casserole dish, not on a baking sheet. A casserole dish allows the carrots to first cook down in their own water content, and then caramelized in the honey butter. The result is very tender carrots with perfectly caramelized edges and rich flavor.
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven, and heat to 450°F. Spray a 9” x 13” casserole dish with cooking spray.
Peel the carrots then slice at an angle into ½” wide coins. Place the carrots into the casserole dish.
Place the butter into a 1-cup measuring cup or small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, or until melted. Add the honey, cinnamon, and allspice and whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour the honey butter over the carrots, then toss until evenly coated. Distribute into an even layer, then season with salt.
Roast the carrots for 40-45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes, until soft and caramelized. The carrots will look watery the first 20 minutes - that’s perfectly normal! The moisture will cook off and then the carrots will caramelize.
Sprinkle the carrots with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute ghee for butter for a paleo version.
This recipe easily doubles but may require a longer cook time for proper caramelization. For larger batches, be sure to toss thoroughly for even cooking.
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.