In an oven safe skillet, cook 4 tablespoons butter and 2 pounds carrots(peeled, tops trimmed, sliced) over high heat until they begin to soften and turn golden brown.
Add remaining ingredients, stir, and finish cooking in oven until desired tenderness is achieved, about 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.
1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper