If you want to make glazed carrots with half the hassle, trade your skillet and stovetop for a sheet pan and pre-heated oven.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. If carrots have tops, remove about an inch from root, and set aside. Scrub carrots and halve lengthwise. Place carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet or roasting ...

Roasted carrots are the ... which later reduces to a sweet glaze. Pour the juices over the carrots (save the raisins for later) and send them into the oven. It's important to use a baking dish ...