Carrots will be 'sweeter and softer' with 1 ingredient

Making your veggies taste good can be hard but luckily you make your carrots more flavourful with this one item.

Carrots are known for their versatility, flavour and softness - they can be used in many meals and are a favourite vegetable in household kitchens.

Adding a sweet flavour to carrots is a popular choice which will elevate your meal.

Chef's Resource says: "The secret to making carrots taste better lies in understanding their inherent sweetness and earthiness, then leveraging cooking techniques and complementary flavors to enhance those characteristics.

"Whether you prefer them raw, roasted, boiled, or pureed, unlocking the full potential of carrots requires a mindful approach to preparation and seasoning."

It suggests adding maple syrup which can add a sweetness to the vegetable.

Simply Delicious says you can make maple glazed carrots by roasting them in the oven.

It says you should first steam or boil the carrots until tender then add to a rimmed baking sheet and add all the glaze ingredients and roast until caramelized and sticky.

The best way to soften your carrots is by blanching them which consists of boiling water for a very short period of time.

The carrots are then removed and immediately placed in ice water to stop the cooking process.

If you're keen to give this recipe a go, you may be wondering how healthy it is to add maple syrup to your carrots.

Heathline says: "Maple syrup may be a healthier alternative to refined sugar because it contains minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.

"However, its high sugar content still means moderation is required when consuming maple syrup."

If you're wondering what other ingredients you could add for a sweet addition, you could try honey, brown sugar, orange, apples, raisins, cranberries.

You can add these sweet carrots to your roast dinner, or as a side dish with pork chops.

If you're having guests over, these carrots will be an instant hit with your friends or family.