Preheat the oven and prepare the carrots

• Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
• Peel the carrots, trim off the ends and cut them in half lengthwise.
• Place the carrots in a large roasting dish.

Make the maple glaze

• In a small bowl, combine the light brown sugar, maple syrup, fresh thyme, salt and black pepper.
• Mix until evenly combined.

Coat the carrots

• Pour the maple mixture over the carrots in the roasting dish.
• Toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
• Slice the butter thinly and place the slices on top of the carrots.

Roast the carrots

• Roast for 40 to 50 minutes, tossing once or twice during cooking.
• Roast until the carrots are fork tender.

Finish and serve

• Remove the carrots from the oven and toss one last time.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve and enjoy.