Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into evenly sized pieces
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp bourbon
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, bourbon, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Place carrots on the baking sheet and toss with half of the glaze.
4. Roast for 20 minutes, then stir the carrots and drizzle with the remaining glaze.
5. Continue roasting for 10–15 minutes, until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized.
6. Transfer to a serving dish, spoon any remaining pan glaze over the carrots, and garnish with fresh thyme.