Description
These Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a delicious and easy side dish perfect for any occasion. The sweet and savory glaze enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots, making them a favorite among both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Carrots:
- 2 pounds baby carrots
Glaze:
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the Carrots: Place the baby carrots in the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Glaze: Pour maple syrup over the carrots. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Add Butter: Distribute butter pieces evenly over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until carrots are tender and glazed.
- Finish: Stir gently to coat all the carrots in the glaze before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use whole peeled carrots cut into 2-inch pieces if baby carrots are not available.
- For a richer glaze, consider adding a splash of orange juice or a pinch of nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
