Roasted Carrots With Fleur De Sel Maple Candied Pec

Name: Roasted Carrots With Fleur De Sel Maple Candied Pecans And Orange Zest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Roasted Carrots with Orange Zest; 2 bunches carrots with tops (~ 2lbs); 1/4 cup brown sugar; 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pats; 1 large orange, zested; Fleur de Sel Maple Candied Pecans; 1 cup pecan halves; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/8 teaspoon fleur de sel

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line a baking sheet with foil.
3
Peel carrots leaving the tops on.
4
Line up carrots in the same direction on the baking sheet, then with scissors cut the excess foliage of the tops so it all fits on the baking sheet.
5
Sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar over carrots.
6
Place butter pats over the brown sugar.
7
Place in oven on mid to top rack, bake in oven at 350 for 45 minutes, turning each occasionally with tongs or a fork and scoop sauce over carrots as necessary. (approximately 3 times during baking).
8
While carrots are roasting, make pecans & zest orange if you have not already.
9
Once carrots are finished, remove from oven, arrange on serving platter (or stay on the baking sheet if you like), sprinkle orange zest over carrots then drizzle pecans and pecan sauce.
10
Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
11
Once butter is melted, add 3 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 cup of pecans, let bubble.
12
Stir until mixture thickens (about 2 minutes).
13
Take off heat, stir in 1/8 teaspoon fleur de sel. Let cool. Mixture will continue to thicken while cooling.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Roasted Carrots With Fleur De Sel Maple Candied Pecans And Orange Zest

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