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Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots Recipe

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4.6 from 114 reviews
  • Author: Charlotte
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (high) or 6 hours 10 minutes (low)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots are a sweet and buttery side dish perfect for any meal. Baby carrots are slow-cooked with cinnamon, brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter to create a tender, flavorful glaze that complements a variety of main courses. This effortless recipe requires minimal prep and uses the slow cooker to develop deep, rich flavors while keeping the carrots tender and perfectly glazed.

Ingredients

Scale

Carrots

  • 2 pounds baby carrots

Seasonings and Sweeteners

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup real maple syrup

Fat

  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the carrots: Place the 2 pounds of baby carrots into the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring they are spread evenly to allow uniform cooking.
  2. Add dry seasonings: Sprinkle the salt, ground cinnamon, and brown sugar over the carrots. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly with the carrots, coating them evenly.
  3. Add maple syrup: Pour in 1/4 cup of real maple syrup over the carrots and toss again to distribute the syrup evenly throughout the mixture.
  4. Arrange in slow cooker: Spread the coated carrots out evenly in the slow cooker to create a flat layer for even cooking.
  5. Add butter: Top the carrots with cubed butter, distributing them evenly on top of the carrots to slowly melt and enrich the glaze as it cooks.
  6. Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours. Stir the carrots 1-2 times during the cooking process, if possible, to ensure even flavor absorption and cooking.
  7. Thicken the glaze: For a thicker glaze, remove the lid during the final 30 minutes of cooking and switch the slow cooker to HIGH, allowing the glaze to reduce and thicken. Alternatively, transfer the carrots to a large bowl and keep warm. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat while whisking continuously for about 5 minutes until thickened. Pour the thickened glaze over the carrots before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to stir the carrots occasionally during cooking for even flavor.
  • Using real maple syrup enhances the natural sweetness and provides a richer flavor than artificial syrups.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan margarine or coconut oil.
  • This dish can be kept warm in the slow cooker on the ‘keep warm’ setting until ready to serve.
  • To add a bit of zest, try a small pinch of ground nutmeg or ginger along with the cinnamon.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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