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Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapeños

October 30, 2017 40 Comments

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These Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapeños are the perfect sweet and savory side for your Thanksgiving table.

Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapenos in a white bowl surrounded by bowl of glaze, bowl of bacon, salt and pepper.

In a few weeks, we’ll all be scrambling for some quick and easy sides for Thanksgiving, so this week I’ll be sharing two side dishes that are always a favorite at our holiday table.

First off, these tasty Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapeños. They’re slightly sweet, slightly savory, and 100% easy and delicious.

Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapenos in a white bowl.

I shared something similar way back at the beginning of the blog. It was a cold Spicy Sweet Potato Salad as a side for our Easter holiday ham. Instead of using a mayo dressing for the salad, I lightened it up with some apricot preserves and apple cider vinegar. I spiced it up with some jalapeños, and added some bacon because, well, we all know bacon makes everything better.

Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapenos in a white bowl with a silver spoon.

So I got to thinking, since I loved the flavors of the potato salad, but don’t usually serve cold salads for Thanksgiving dinner, why not substitute some carrots for the sweet potatoes, and serve it as a warm side for the holidays?

Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapenos in a white bowl.

You won’t just love how tasty these are, you’ll love that you only need a handful of ingredients, and less than 30 minutes to make the recipe happen. Music to your ears for the holiday, right? Enjoy!

Overhead photo of large pot of carrots, bowls of jalapenos, red onion, bacon, apricot glaze, salt and pepper.

 

Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapenos in a white bowl surrounded by bowl of glaze, bowl of bacon, salt and pepper.
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Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapeños
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. package baby carrots
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • extra chopped jalapenos for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp. salt and carrots and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  2. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp. Remove from pan with slotted spoon to paper towel lined plate. Reserve 1 tablespoon grease in skillet.
  3. Saute onions and jalapenos in skillet until softened and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Whisk in apricot preserves and vinegar and simmer until smooth. Add the carrots and toss until well coated. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with bacon and extra jalapenos. Serve warm.

 

 

Apricot Glazed Carrots with Bacon and Jalapenos

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Comments

  1. Chris Scheuer says

    October 30, 2017 at 6:51 am

    I love giving old recipes brand new clothes! These carrots sound amazing MaryAnn! I love the sweet and spicy combo. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 30, 2017 at 9:01 am

      Me too Chris. It was perfect with the carrots! Just as good as the sweet potatoes! Happy Monday!

      Reply
  2. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    October 30, 2017 at 8:16 am

    Our thanksgiving is over, but these would be fabulous for Christmas! Love the sweet/spicy/savoury flavours you have goin’ here, especially the jalapeno! These will be hitting our dinner table soon. Pinned! Have a lovely week, my friend! XO

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 30, 2017 at 9:04 am

      Yes they would Dawn. I love the sweet and spicy flavor too. Thanks for pinning and hope you have an awesome week!

      Reply
  3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    October 30, 2017 at 8:50 am

    I really REALLY love me some carrots, Mare, so these beauties are SCREAMING my name!! I am just dying over the combination of flavors here – SO GOOD! I’m not sure I can hold off to Thanksgiving to make these! I need a platter of these all to my self ASAP! Pinned! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 30, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Lol! Give them an early go Chey! They’re so easy and the sweet and savory combo is always a favorite. Happy Monday!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:14 am

    Oh yes! I am not a lover of naked vegetables, so I’m loving this flavourful spin on carrots. Will be trying these :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 30, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Me either Jennifer! I wish I was, but I need something more enticing! Hope you enjoy these!

      Reply
  5. Gerlinde@Sunnycovechef says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Carrots are one the few vegetables my husband will eat . I still have some of my homemade apricot marmalade in the fridge , perfect for your recipe and who can say no to bacon. Thank you for the recipe and have a wonderful week Mary Ann.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 30, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      Yay! I think he’ll really enjoy these Gerlinde! Hope you have an awesome week too!

      Reply
  6. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    October 30, 2017 at 10:58 am

    LOVING this! The thing I struggle with most at Thanksgiving is finding sides that aren’t too labor-intensive and don’t need to go in the oven. This is a delicious solution to both problems! Thank you, Mary Ann! Have a great week :)

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 30, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Yes, these are so incredibly easy Kelsie! I know, I’m always trying to free up some oven space too!

      Reply
  7. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    October 30, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Bacon does make everything better! These carrots look delicious and would make the perfect holiday side!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 30, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Oh yes it does Rachelle! Hope you give them a go!

      Reply
  8. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    October 30, 2017 at 1:18 pm

    Oh my – I love how you came to the idea for this dish! The bacon and jalapeños are genius! I’m always wishing my carrot dishes had more flavor! Voila! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 30, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      It was awesome in the sweet potato salad Annie, so I figured why not carrots?! Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Leigh Ann says

    October 30, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    I love anything savory with a hint of sweetness! These carrots look so perfect for any holiday table!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 30, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      Me too Leigh Ann. And apricot preserves have always been a favorite at our house!

      Reply
  10. Alida | Simply Delicious says

    October 31, 2017 at 7:54 am

    Glazed carrots are by far one of my favourite side dishes and your version looks absolutely scrumptious Mary Ann!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2017 at 8:14 am

      Thanks Alida!

      Reply
  11. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    October 31, 2017 at 8:41 am

    OMG obsessed with the bacon and jalapenos!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2017 at 9:49 am

      Me too Jennifer! You’ll love how easy these are and that they’ll take up no oven space for the holidays!

      Reply
  12. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    October 31, 2017 at 9:37 am

    I love simple, flavorful sides like this for the holidays…in fact, the sides are always my favorite! This looks great! Happy Halloween girl!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2017 at 9:49 am

      Thanks Karen! Hope you have an awesome Halloween too!

      Reply
  13. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says

    October 31, 2017 at 9:48 am

    Love that bright orange and those specks of green in between..This can brighten up any day! This is such an easy recipe…Although we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in India, but this could easily make for a great side dish for any of our family dinners!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Yes, these are a perfect side for any dinner Deepika. Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

    October 31, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    I love glazed carrots! What an easy and fabulous side dish. I love carrots in general, so yeah… mmm!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      Hope you try them Natasha! I think you’ll really love the apricot glaze!

      Reply
  15. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    October 31, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    We’re all done with Thanksgiving here in Canada, but these would be so perfect for my next Sunday supper! I’m thinking they’d go perfectly with a roasted chicken!! My husband will be very excited to see those jalapenos!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      They’re the perfect side for a roast chicken Sunday dinner Katherine. Hope your husband enjoys them! And the bacon!

      Reply
  16. Jennifer Farley says

    October 31, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    Beautiful colors! I love glazed carrots as a side dish this time of year.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      I love them too Jennifer. I even enticed my husband to try these. He loved the bacon and jalapenos.

      Reply
  17. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says

    October 31, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    You had me at jalapeños! I’ve been adding them to so many savoury dishes lately! This would be a perfect side for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      October 31, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      Yay! So glad you like this one Leanne! Perfect side for Christmas dinner!

      Reply
  18. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    November 1, 2017 at 10:11 am

    Yum – just love simple, delicious food like these gorgeous carrots, Mary Ann. Such a bright and pretty color too.

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 1, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      These are so simple Geraldine. Perfect for the busy holiday season.

      Reply
  19. Matt Robinson says

    November 1, 2017 at 11:19 am

    I’m obsessed with these MaryAnn, the flavors are amazing!!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 1, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks Matt!

      Reply
  20. Kevin | Kevin Is Cooking says

    November 3, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    My kinda carrots, love these flavors Mary Ann! It’s been forever since I had some time to look at my friend’s blogs and I’ve missed yours. So happy my afternoon turned out that I had spare time. I try to stay up to date with social postings, but it’s good to stop by the site now and again, right? Cheers!

    Reply
    • Mary Ann says

      November 3, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      So glad you stopped by Kevin!

      Reply

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