Carrots with a Sticky Cider Glaze
By OcadoLife
Published on 14 November 2025
“A side of sweet, tangy carrots brings glossy colour and bags of flavour to a meal,” says food stylist Keiron George, creator of these Carrots with a Sticky Cider Glaze. The cider and vinegar cut through the rich maple syrup, while tarragon adds a subtle aniseed taste. If there’s any leftovers, you could blend them with hot stock (chicken or veg) for an instant carrot soup.
This recipe was first listed in OcadoLife as gluten free and can be easily adapted to be gluten free. When selecting products or using the add to trolley functionality please always ensure that the ingredients and products you select to purchase are gluten free.Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
8Servings
5 minsPrep time
25 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 600g carrots, halved lengthways
- 200ml crisp apple cider
- 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar (check for gluten free)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp chopped tarragon
Method
Step 1
Add the carrots, cider, vinegar and maple syrup to a large lidded casserole dish or frying pan. Bring to the boil, lower to a simmer, pop the lid on and cook for 15 mins, agitating regularly to avoid burning.Step 2
Remove the lid and turn up the heat. Allow the liquid to evaporate until you’re left with a syrupy glaze.Step 3
Put the carrots onto a serving plate and scatter over the chopped tarragon; serve straight away.