Description
This Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples recipe features tender, caramelized carrots and apples glazed with a flavorful mixture of maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Roasted to perfection at a high temperature, this dish balances sweetness and tang with a subtle herbal note, making it an ideal side that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Fruits
- 4 large carrots about 1 pound
- 3 large apples about 1 pound
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Glaze
- ¼ cup olive oil or aquafaba
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons stone ground dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruits and Vegetables: Core the apples and chop them into ½ inch cubes. Chop the carrots on the bias into ¼ inch thick slices. Dice the onion into ½ inch pieces. Finely chop the garlic if using fresh cloves.
- Make the Glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil (or aquafaba), maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and thyme until well combined.
- Toss Ingredients: Add chopped carrots, apples, onions, and garlic to the bowl with the glaze. Toss thoroughly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- First Roast: Spread the mixture evenly on two separate sheet pans to avoid overcrowding. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 15 minutes, or until the sides touching the pan begin to brown.
- Flip and Continue Roasting: Flip the mixture over on each pan to brown the other side. Continue roasting for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until carrots are tender when pierced with a fork and the glaze is caramelized.
Notes
- Use an apple variety that holds its shape when baked, such as Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Jonagold.
- For an oil-free version, substitute olive oil with the same amount of aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas).
- Preheat your oven thoroughly to ensure proper browning and tenderness.
- Roast directly on metal pans for extra crispiness.
- Do not crowd the pans; use two sheet pans for even roasting.
- Allow the mixture to roast longer before flipping to develop a nice browned exterior.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
