Honey Glazed Carrots
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Jul 14, 2025 
This easy gluten-free recipe features tender baby carrots oven roasted in an irresistible combination of honey, ground ginger, and butter. Sweet, sticky, and buttery honey glazed carrots are a family-friendly veggie side that goes well with nearly any main dish!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
We are firm believers that every meal ought to have some sort of vegetable on the table. And carrot dishes of all varieties are a great go-to veggie… They are available throughout the year, tend to please all tastebuds, are gentle on your wallet, and are SO easy to cook any number of ways! (Like turned into a souffle or simmered on the stovetop.) Yet honey roasted carrots are a particular favorite…
Today’s recipe features a simple glaze that roasts in the bottom of the pan with only baby carrots, honey, butter, water, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. By the time the carrots are soft and tender, the ingredients have reduced into a thick, sticky-sweet glaze!
Why You’ll Love These Honey Glazed Carrots
- Quick and Easy – There’s no peeling or chopping, and no need to cook the glaze separately on the stovetop. Just throw everything on a sheet pan and let the carrots roast in the oven!
- Customizable Flavors – We like the combination of ingredients that includes a touch of ginger for an itty-bitty note of heat. However, feel free to add in all sorts of herbs or spices to suit your tastes!
- Versatile Side Dish – These tender, sweet, and oh-so tasty carrots are a delightful veggie that pairs well with all kinds of savory mains.
Prep and roast up a batch of carrots in under 30 minutes for a side dish that everyone is sure to love – yes, even the kids!
Ingredients and Tips
- Carrots – We’re using baby carrots here for ease. However, if you prefer to use full-size fresh carrots, simply peel and chop them into uniform 1-inch sections.
- Honey – Use a flowing honey (versus firm raw honey) to drizzle over the carrots.
- Butter – Unsalted butter is best, as it allows you to have total control over the flavors.
- Spices – This beautifully simple honey-glazed carrots recipe includes ground ginger, salt, and pepper
- Possible Add-ins – Enhance the flavors and customize the dish by adding fresh minced garlic, lemon zest, or chopped fresh parsley. Or change things up by swapping out ginger or by adding more spices like ground cinnamon, cumin, or cayenne pepper for some spiciness.
Recipe Variations
- Vegan – Use your favorite plant-based butter and swap honey with maple syrup to make this a totally plant-based side dish!
- Spicy – In addition to cayenne pepper, as noted above, you can use hot honey for an extra kick of heat. And if you just can’t get enough spice, consider sprinkling some crushed red pepper on top before serving.
- Veggies – You can also use this honey butter glaze and cooking method to roast diced sweet potatoes or butternut squash!
How to Make Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots
Tip for Success – You need a baking sheet with a rimmed lip to roast the carrots in water, honey, butter, and seasonings. The water is important because it allows the glaze to come together and thicken without burning on the bottom of the pan!
Find the full Honey Roasted Baby Carrots recipe with detailed instructions, storage tips, and a video tutorial in the printable form at the bottom of the post.
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Transfer the cooled roasted baby carrots to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating – Gently reheat the glazed veggies in the microwave at 50% power in short bursts. You can also reheat them in the oven by roasting on a baking sheet for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Just be sure to not overdo it… No one wants mushy carrots here!
Serving Suggestions
Protein Tip – These roasted baby carrots are great to add some vitamins and minerals to the plate alongside hearty animal or vegetarian proteins!
While the carrots cook in the oven, this is a perfect opportunity to bring out that handy air fryer. Use it to make a crispy and moist Whole Chicken with Herbs, tender Pork Tenderloin (of course), family-favorite Meatloaf, or flaky Air Fryer Salmon.
These sweet roasted veggies are also terrific to balance out savory fried foods, like Tavern Style Fried Chicken, Crispy Broasted Chicken, or no-fail Breaded Chicken Cutlets.
Or keep things on the lighter side and serve honey ginger glazed carrots with grilled salmon, chicken, or pork chops. We also love the sweet/spicy/buttery flavor combo with meaty steaks!
Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set out a large rimmed baking dish.
- Pour the baby carrots out on the baking dish. Pour the honey over the carrots. Cut the butter into cubes and sprinkle the cubes over the carrots. Then pour the water on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the tops of the carrots with ground ginger, followed by ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper.
- Place the baking sheet in a hot oven and roast the carrots for 10 minutes. Then open the oven, shake the pan vigorously, and close the door. Roast again for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm!
Notes
- Possible Add-ins – Enhance the flavors and customize the dish by adding fresh minced garlic, lemon zest, or parsley for added depth. Or change things up by swapping out ginger or simply adding more spices, such as ground cinnamon, cumin, or cayenne pepper, for some added spiciness.
- Storing Leftovers – Transfer the cooled carrots to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating – Gently reheat the glazed veggies in the microwave at 50% power in short bursts. You can also reheat them in the oven by roasting on a baking sheet for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Just be sure to not overdo it… No one wants mushy carrots here!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nope! Baby carrots roast beautifully in the oven, fresh from the refrigerator, with no need to boil first.
Both are great options. However, I prefer to oven-roast veggies whenever I can… This method allows you to be more hands-off and frees up a burner on the stove.
My kids normally avoid veggies, but they devoured these! The honey glaze made them taste like a treat without being too sweet.
I made these for a dinner party and everyone asked for the recipe. So simple, so delicious, and they looked beautiful on the plate!
These are the BEST carrots I’ve ever made! The glaze is perfectly balanced – sweet but not overpowering – and the texture is spot on.