Amazing Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrot Recipe That's Simply Irresistible
Enjoy this Amazing Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrot Recipe, a delicious side dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
Carrots
- 2 pounds baby carrots or 1 ½ pounds whole carrots, peeled and sliced
Glaze
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup butter cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- fresh thyme for garnish, optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Add the carrots to a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker.
- In the slow cooker, mix brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and pepper. Stir to combine with the carrots.
- Pour in the maple syrup and toss well to coat the carrots evenly.
- Cut the butter into cubes or pats and spread them over the carrots.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, or on low for 5-6 hours, until the carrots are fork-tender. If possible, stir 1-2 times during cooking.
- To thicken the glaze, remove the lid for the final 30 minutes of cooking and switch to high, or transfer carrots to a bowl, cover to keep warm, and pour liquid into a saucepan to simmer until thickened.
- If desired, garnish with fresh thyme before serving warm.
Notes
These glazed carrots are a hit for holiday meals and are easy to prepare with minimal effort.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg
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