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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Orange Candied Carrots

    Modified: Oct 22, 2024 · Published: Sep 10, 2020 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Orange Candied Carrots

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    This simple, 3-ingredient recipe for orange candied carrots uses orange marmalade in place of orange juice so there's no need for added sugar. A little butter makes these creamy and delicious! An easy side dish for holidays. Use frozen crinkle carrots to save time or fresh sliced. Made on the stovetop or slow cook in your crockpot.

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    These orange candied carrots is one of my favorite side dishes. They're so easy to make using frozen crinkle cut carrots, a little butter and one of my favorite ingredients — orange marmalade.

    ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

    “Candy Carrots”

    Candied Carrots Side Dish

    These carrots are sweet, creamy and tangy in flavor and are melt-in-your-mouth soft.

    My kids call these "candy carrots" and like any good mother, I do not correct them. 😉

    An Easy Vegetable Side Dish

    Candied carrots make an easy and tasty veggie side dish for weeknight dinners or for a holiday meal. The carrots really scream Easter to me but you could also enjoy them with a Thanksgiving, Christmas or any special meal.

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

    This recipe requires just three ingredients!

    Here's everything you need:

    Ingredients for Candied Carrots - Butter, Orange Marmalade, Crinkle Carrots
    • Butter. Use salted butter and no added salt needed.
    • Orange Marmalade. This can be found with other jams and jellies.
    • Carrots. Of course! You can use fresh peeled and slices carrots or you can use frozen crinkle cut carrots. I find the frozen carrots taste just as good when cooked and save a lot of time.

    Why Orange Marmalade Works

    Instead of using orange juice and added sugar, we use orange marmalade which adds the perfect amount of sweet and tart.

    As a bonus, you get little burst of orange flavor from the rinds present in the marmalade.

    Marmalade is also obviously thicker than juice and this just works really well to coat the carrots giving them a nice hearty texture.

    ★ How to Make Candied Carrots ★

    The full recipe is listed below, but here's a quick overview of what's involved.

    How to Make Orange Marmalade Carrots
    1. Melt butter.
    2. Combine with orange marmalade.
    3. Add carrots.
    4. Stir and cook until soft.

    The sweet marmalade melts together with the salty buttery to form a really delicious glaze.

    The glaze caramelizes and sticks to the outside of the carrots and creates a slightly crispy, slightly chewy, 100% delicious flavor that perfectly compliments the carrots.

    If you prefer a thinner less "candied" and more "glazed" finish, just add as much water as you'd like to thin out the sauce. A tablespoon or two at most is probably best so it doesn't become too watery and loose flavor.

    ★ Tips & FAQs ★

    Have some fun with your cookware!

    Neoflame Retro Nonstick Ceramic 5-Piece Cookware Set in Pink

    Did you guys notice the cute pan in the background of the photos above?

    I picked that up in my thrifting adventures and thought the orange floral design perfectly complimented this recipe.

    If you're into the vintage vibe but maybe want something new with the old fashioned look, check out this set of retro ceramic cookware.

    I'm a big believer in turning chores into something fun by investing in your cookware. Be practical but also have fun with your tool. Get some fun colors. Mix and match. When you love using your tools, cooking starts to feel less like work and something that's more of a creative outlet.

    ★ More Recipes You'll Love ★

    Can you appreciate my love of orange marmalade?

    Orange marmalade is so fun to cook with! It's a great shortcut ingredient to add a lot of flavor.

    Check out my other recipes using this favorite ingredient of mine:

    • Orange Marmalade Meatballs
    • Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham
    • Crispy Orange Chicken Bowls

    This recipe for orange candied carrots was featured on South Your Mouth!

    Orange Candied Carrots

    Orange Candied Carrots

    Author: Angela G.
    This simple, 3-ingredient recipe for orange candied carrots uses orange marmalade in place of orange juice so there's no need for added sugar. A little butter makes these creamy and delicious! An easy side dish for holidays. Use frozen crinkle carrots to save time or fresh sliced. Made on the stovetop or slow cook in your crockpot.
    4.63 from 8 reviews
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    Course: Sides
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Yield: 2 cups

    Equipment

    • skillet

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cups crinkle cut or baby carrots
    • 3 tablespoon orange marmalade
    • 4 tablespoon salted butter
    • 2-4 tablespoon water optional
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    Instructions

    • Melt butter over medium heat in a pan; stir in marmalade then carrots. For a thin glaze, add water (optional).
    • Cook uncovered for about 8-10 minutes; stirring occasionally. Carrots are ready when they start to caramelize and turn and light golden brown around the edges.

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    Notes

    • For extra caramel flavor, allow light browning, but be sure to stir to prevent going from brown to burnt.
    • Add water as needed to prevent over-browning.
    • To slow cook, set crockpot to low and cook for 2 hours. Stir occasionally. Add water if you're not able to stir.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 11051IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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