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Old-Fashioned Honey Carrots

Name: Old-Fashioned Honey Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 7 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 count Large carrots (Peel and trim, cutting into 1/2-inch thick rounds.); 2 tablespoons tablespoons Unsalted butter (Softened to room temperature.); 2 tablespoons tablespoons Honey (Choose a high-quality, pure honey.); 1 tablespoon tablespoons Fresh thyme (Finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme.); 1/4 teaspoon teaspoons Salt (Kosher or sea salt recommended.); 1/8 teaspoon teaspoons Black pepper (Freshly ground.); 1/4 cup cups Water (Enough to cover the carrots.)

Sweet and savory Old-Fashioned Honey Carrots are a delightful side dish perfect for any occasion. The carrots are tender, caramelized, and infused with the warm flavors of honey and thyme, making them a delicious complement to your favorite meals.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure Southern vegetarian gluten-free

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Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

80% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 45 minutes

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Difficulty Easy

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Servings 7

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Category Side Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

✨ The AI has assembled this ingredient list. It's probably right... mostly!

4 count Large carrots (Peel and trim, cutting into 1/2-inch thick rounds.)
2 tablespoons tablespoons Unsalted butter (Softened to room temperature.)
2 tablespoons tablespoons Honey (Choose a high-quality, pure honey.)
1 tablespoon tablespoons Fresh thyme (Finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme.)
1/4 teaspoon teaspoons Salt (Kosher or sea salt recommended.)
1/8 teaspoon teaspoons Black pepper (Freshly ground.)
1/4 cup cups Water (Enough to cover the carrots.)

🔧 Equipment

Required:

9x13 inch baking dish
parchment paper
whisk
large bowl

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 45 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

⏱️ 5 min (ish) 🌡️ 425°F

AI Wisdom: Pro tip: Use a light-colored baking dish to help carrots cook evenly.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together honey, thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Visual cue: The mixture should be smooth and fragrant.
3

Add softened butter to the bowl and whisk until fully incorporated.

⏱️ 2 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Visual cue: The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
4

Add carrot rounds to the bowl and toss to coat with the honey-thyme mixture, ensuring even distribution.

⏱️ 3 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Visual cue: The carrots should be fully coated and shiny.
5

Pour in water, making sure the carrots are fully submerged. If necessary, add a little more water.

⏱️ 1 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Visual cue: The water level should be above the carrots.
6

Transfer the carrot mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.

⏱️ 10 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Pro tip: Use a foil with a parchment paper liner for easy cleanup.
7

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.

⏱️ 20 min (ish) 🌡️ 425°F

AI Wisdom: Visual cue: The carrots should be easily pierced and tender.
8

Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes or until carrots are caramelized.

⏱️ 10 min (ish) 🌡️ 425°F

AI Wisdom: Visual cue: The carrots should be golden brown and sticky.

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Created on December 21, 2025

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