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    Home » Sides » Apricot Glazed Carrots

    Apricot Glazed Carrots

    Aug 31, 2021 · by Valentina · 10 Comments

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    Apricot Glazed Carrots are a perfect vegetarian side dish for almost any meal. They're tender, sweet and make for a beautiful presentation.Colorfully-rimmed Italian platter with glazed carrots

    While these Apricot Glazed Carrots are fantastic throughout the year, they are especially popular for Rosh Hashanah.

    I'm not an authority on Jewish holiday meals, but I do know sweet foods are typically served on Rosh Hashanah.

    Why are sweet foods served for Rosh Hashanah?

    It's said that eating sweet food symbolizes hopes for a "Sweet New Year." Apricot Glazed Carrots are the perfect sweet addition to the table.

    These carrots are so tender and sweet -- they'll melt in your mouth.

    If I'm being honest, my favorite part about the Jewish holidays -- well, all holidays -- is the food.

    How to Make Them

    - Peel and slice the carrots, and add them to a large sauté pan.

    top view of saute pan with sliced raw carrots

    -Add vegetable stock, apricot jam, butter and salt.sliced carrots in saute pan with pieces of butter on top

    - Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low-medium and let the carrots simmer until they're tender and the liquid has reduced almost completely.

    sliced carrots in stock in saute pan

    -The carrots should be carefully turned a couple of times with a rubber spatula during the cooking process.glazed carrots in saute pan

    - Garnish with chives or scallions if desired.

    (More detailed instructions are below.)

    How to Serve Them

    • I love small plates of sweet, delicious dishes that together make up a meal. These glazed carrots are delicious served with my Rosemary Turkey Meatballs with Honey and Hazelnut Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts.
    • They're also wonderful over rice or served with meat or poultry, and the glaze on the carrots acts almost like a sauce.

    close up of apricot glazed carrots with chopped scallions

    Recipe Tips and Substitutions

    • I think the carrots present beautifully when sliced diagonally, but round is fine too.
    • However you slice them, try to make them as uniform as possible so they cook evenly.
    • If keeping this dish vegetarian isn't important, you can use chicken stock to make the carrots even heartier. Water can be used as well for a lighter version.

    I hope you love these Apricot Glazed Carrots as much as my family and I do!

    More delicious carrot recipes:

    • Carrot Ginger Soba Noodles
    • Cardamom Roasted Baby Carrots
    • Vegan Coconut Spiced Carrot Soup
    • Upside Down Carrot Apricot Cake
    • Balsamic Roasted Carrots
    Colorfully-rimmed Italian platter with glazed carrots

    Apricot Glazed Carrots

    Valentina K. Wein
    Apricot Glazed Carrots are a perfect vegetarian side dish to almost any meal. They're tender, sweet and make for a beautiful presentation.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 128 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 pounds large carrots
    • 2 cups vegetable stock
    • 2½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
    • 2½ tablespoons apricot jam
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or scallions chives for garnish, washed and dried (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the carrots. Peel and cut the carrots into approximately ½ inch slices, diagonally.
    • Combine the ingredients. Add the carrots to a large sauté pan and pour the stock over them. Evenly distribute the butter, jam, and the salt on top.
    • Cook. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the carrots simmer until they're tender and the liquid has reduced almost completely, about 35 minutes. During the cooking process, move the carrots a few times to be sure they're well coated with the liquid.
    • Garnish. If desired, garnish with finely chopped chives or scallions.

    Notes

    Calorie count is only an estimate.
    Keywords sides for Rosh Hashanah, sweet carrot recipes, vegetarian sides
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    Comments

    1. David

      September 11, 2018 at 7:39 am

      The food IS wonderful, but also the traditions and rituals. We celebrated Taschlich last evening with friends - it was always my favorite.

      The carrots look amazing. Any. Time. (We don’t have to wait for the holidays...)

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 12, 2018 at 10:08 am

        How nice. I hope it was a lovely celebration. I do love the traditions and rituals too -- and the time with friends and family. 🙂

        Reply
    2. angiesrecipes

      August 31, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      My husband loves carrots and this is a wonderful way to make some really flavourful and tender carrots.
      angiesrecipes
      http://angiesrecipes.blogspot.com

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 08, 2021 at 3:16 pm

        Thank you, Angie. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    3. John / Kitchen Riffs

      September 01, 2021 at 8:31 am

      Neat recipe. Bet this would be good with peaches, too (not jam -- cook down some peaches, then add the carrots). Really nice dish -- thanks.

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 08, 2021 at 3:16 pm

        John, I love that idea! Definitely going to try it. Thanks and enjoy. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    4. Marissa

      September 01, 2021 at 10:17 am

      What a lovely way to turn the humble carrot into a celebration worthy side dish. Bookmarking this for our holiday menus!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 08, 2021 at 3:17 pm

        Thanks, Marissa. I love that you called them "celebration worthy." Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    5. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      September 04, 2021 at 1:35 pm

      I love glazed carrots, but I always go with maple syrup or honey. Honestly, it never would have occurred to me to use apricot jam instead, and this looks and sounds terrific! Thank you for the idea!

      Reply
      • valentina

        September 08, 2021 at 3:51 pm

        Thanks so much, Ben! I love them with maple syrup and honey, too. Enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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