Go Back Email Link
–+ servings

Orange Marmalade Roasted Carrots

Gari McMellon
These orange marmalade roasted carrots are the perfect balance of sweet, citrusy, and caramelized. Roasting them covered first keeps them tender, then finishing uncovered gives you those rich, slightly sticky edges. The fresh orange squeezed over the top at the end brightens everything and makes this feel just a little more special than your everyday side. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and a great way to turn basic carrots into something worth serving.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Global, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 oven roasting pan with sides

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 whole oranges
  • 2 tbsp butter or avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat the oven
    Preheat your oven to 425°F.
    2. Prep the carrots
    Scrub the carrots well under running water using a vegetable brush.
    Trim the tops, leaving a little green if desired.
    If the carrots are large or thick, slice them lengthwise so they cook evenly.
    3. Build the glaze
    In a small bowl, combine:
    Orange marmalade
    Brown sugar
    Zest of both oranges
    Juice of one orange
    Butter or avocado oil
    Mix until smooth and glossy.
    4. Season and coat
    Place the carrots in a roasting pan, cast iron works great here.
    Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
    Pour the glaze over the carrots and toss well to coat.
    5. Roast covered (tender phase)
    Cover tightly with foil and roast for 20 minutes.
    6. Add the orange + roast uncovered (caramelize phase)
    Remove the foil and toss the carrots with tongs.
    Cut the remaining orange in half and place it cut-side down in the pan with the carrots.
    Return to the oven and roast uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
    7. Finish and serve
    Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and spoon the pan sauce over the top.
    Using tongs, carefully squeeze the hot roasted orange halves over the carrots just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 80z
Keyword carrots, citrusy, glazed carrots, roasted, roasted carrots, sweet, vegetarian
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!