Name: Roasted Maple Carrots with Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Bacon - ½ pound; Carrots, ends trimmed - 3 pounds; Pecan-smoked pure maple syrup - ⅓ cup; Pecan oil - 2 tablespoons; Butter - ½ pound; Cinnamon (such as Supreme Saigon®) - ½ teaspoon; Salt to taste - ½ teaspoon; Cayenne pepper to taste - ½ teaspoon

Ingredients for - Roasted Maple Carrots with Bacon

1. Bacon ½ pound

2. Carrots, ends trimmed 3 pounds

3. Pecan-smoked pure maple syrup ⅓ cup

4. Pecan oil 2 tablespoons

5. Butter ½ pound

6. Cinnamon (such as Supreme Saigon®) ½ teaspoon

7. Salt to taste ½ teaspoon

8. Cayenne pepper to taste ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Roasted Maple Carrots with Bacon

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Combine maple syrup, pecan oil, melted butter, and cinnamon in a large bowl; set aside.

3 . Stage

Cut carrots in half lengthwise. Then cut carrots into 4-inch long pieces.

4 . Stage

Place carrots in a baking dish and pour maple syrup mixture over them. Toss until well coated. Cover with foil.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.

6 . Stage

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large heavy skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on a rimmed drop tray. Allow to cool until easy to handle and chop.

7 . Stage

Remove carrots from oven, discard foil, and sprinkle cooked chopped bacon over carrots. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.