Hot Honey Carrots
Sweet, spicy, and perfectly caramelised, these hot honey roasted carrots make a simple yet flavour-packed side dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, they pair beautifully with roast meats, grains, or salads for an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 500 g carrots
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- pinch fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp butter
Equipment
- 1 Roasting pan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F.
- Wash, trim, and cut the carrots into even batons or chunks.500 g carrots
- Toss the carrots with the hot honey, butter, salt, black pepper, and rosemary in a roasting pan until evenly coated.2 tbsp hot honey, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, pinch fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp butter
- Spread the carrots in a single layer and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Even sizing: Cut your carrots into similar-sized pieces so they roast evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd: Give them space on the tray; overcrowding leads to steaming instead of roasting.
- Use good-quality honey: A floral or mild UK honey works best for balance; strong, overpowering honey can dominate the flavour.