Balsamic honey glazed carrots are the perfect fall side dish! Tender roasted carrots coated with a sweet balsamic honey glaze. Our family gobbles these honey roasted carrots up in no time, and I think you’re going to love this recipe as much as we do!
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** I originally posted this recipe in September 2015. I’m re-sharing it today with a delicious new video and some updated photos! Enjoy!
I came home from the grocery store yesterday with almost 10 different kinds of root vegetables…I think I might have a problem. I just couldn’t walk past the butternut squash, the carrots, the sweet potatoes or the beets without loading up my cart!


Do you love carrots, too? Check out these recipes for Apple Carrot Ginger Muffins and Slow Cooker Carrot Ginger Soup (Dairy-Free).

How do you make honey glazed carrots?
Making honey glazed carrots is SO easy, you can practically do it with your eyes closed.
You’ll need:
- 14 large carrots (with their tops!) fresh from the garden, farmer’s market, or the produce section of your local grocery store
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- a pinch or two of sea salt
To make:
Set your oven to preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with a sheet of unbleached parchment paper. Don’t skip this step! The glaze will caramelize in the oven and if you don’t line your baking sheet you’re going to have a heck of a time getting it clean! Parchment paper also prevents sticking so you don’t have to add any oil or fat to the recipe which keeps it nice and light! I like the pre-cut parchment paper sheets.
Wash your carrots very well, making sure to scrub off any lingering mud.
Snip the tops off leaving about 1 inch of green attached.
Dry the carrots and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Whisk together the honey and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and brush it on to the carrots. Drizzle any remaining honey mixture over the carrots and roll them around a bit to make sure they’re all well coated. Sprinkle a pinch or two of sea salt over the carrots.
Once the oven has preheated, roast the carrots for 18-22 minutes or until they’re roasted to the texture you prefer.
When you pull them out of the oven they’ll be tender and coated with the sticky honey balsamic glaze.
Transfer them to a platter and serve immediately.
This is truly the perfect healthy side dish for a fall meal! It’s also great for holiday dinners because you can double or triple the recipe easily for a crowd.


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Recipe Video
Watch the video below to see exactly how I make this classic recipe. You can find more delicious recipe videos on my YouTube channel

Balsamic Honey Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 14 large carrots with their tops
- 2 tbsp honey or other vegan honey substitute
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 pinch sea salt more or less, to taste
Instructions
- Set your oven to preheat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with a sheet of parchment paper. Don't skip this step! The glaze will caramelize in the oven and if you don't line your baking sheet you're going to have a heck of a time getting it clean! Parchment paper also prevents sticking so you don't have to add any oil or fat to the recipe which keeps it nice and light!
- Wash your carrots very well, making sure to scrub off any lingering mud.
- Snip the tops off leaving about 1 inch of green attached.
- Dry the carrots and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk together the honey and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and brush it on to the carrots. Drizzle any remaining honey mixture over the carrots and roll them around a bit to make sure they're all well coated. Sprinkle a pinch or two of sea salt over the carrots.
- Once the oven has preheated, roast the carrots for 18-22 minutes or until they're roasted to the texture you prefer.
- When you pull them out of the oven they'll be tender and coated with the sticky honey balsamic glaze.
- Transfer carrots to a platter and serve while still immediately.
Michelle Nahom says
This looks like it would be a wonderful side dish for Thanksgiving! We're still getting lots of carrots from our CSA so I am definitely trying this!
Liz @ iheartvegetables says
This sounds delicious! I have tons of carrots to use up so I'll have to try this!
Melanie says
What a delicious – and gorgeous! – side dish!
The Busy Baker says
Thank you,Melanie!
Homemade Food Junkie says
This may be my favorite fall veggie! I love how easy and tasty this is. Do you think a silpat liner would work on the cookie sheet? I'm liking that balsamic and honey combo. Looks great and we have LOTS of carrots. Thanks!
Lisa Goldfinger says
So simple and perfect!!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks so much!
Brian says
I love the idea of this and cannot wait to try it with our fist parsnips, they will taste amazing with the balsamic and honey glaze 😀
The Busy Baker says
Thanks for your comment!!😊
Dorothy Reinhold says
Carrots are always a hit around my house. Can’t wait to spice things up with this recipe! Simple and delicious!!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks!
Melanie Bauer says
Looks like a perfect side dish! So simple yet incredibly delicious, I’d love to try this!
The Busy Baker says
So glad you like this recipe! Hope you enjoyed it!!😊
Abeer says
I love veggies! And these carrots look like a must make recipe for Christmas table!
The Busy Baker says
We love them a lot too!!
Michelle says
I definitely need to make these for my family! Going to pick up some carrots at the next farmer’s market!
The Busy Baker says
So glad you like this recipe! Hope you enjoy it!!
Anna says
Roasted veggies are my favorite! These carrots look fantastic!
The Busy Baker says
Thanks!
Allison says
These were perfect with a roast chicken. Thank you for sharing this fabulous recipe!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
Catalina says
I am definitely making these roasted carrots for holidays! I love the balsamic flavor!
The Busy Baker says
Hope you enjoy it!!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
These sound delicious right about now!
Chrissie says
Thanks!
Dee says
These look wonderful! So bright and delicious I can’t wait to try some for myself
The Busy Baker says
Thanks so much!😊
Krista says
These carrots make a great side dish! they are so pretty!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much!
Brandy O'Neill says
So simple, yet so delicious!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much!
Sandra says
I love this! Such an easy side dish!
The Busy Baker says
Thank you!