Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Carrot Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds baby carrots or 1 1/2 pounds whole carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup butter cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh thyme for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 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, choose one method:
- Remove the lid for the final 30 minutes of cooking and switch to high.
- Transfer carrots to a bowl, cover to keep warm. Pour liquid into a saucepan, simmer over medium-high heat, whisking until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- If desired, garnish with fresh thyme before serving warm.
Notes
Final Thoughts
In the end, this slow cooker maple and brown sugar glazed carrot recipe is a winner. It’s easy, tasty, and perfect for any meal. The slow-cooking method turns plain carrots into a treat everyone will love.
These sweet carrots are great for busy weeknights or big holiday meals. They’re a hit at Thanksgiving dinner and make a yummy Christmas side dish too. The best part? Your crock pot does most of the work!
With just a little bit of prep and 3-4 hours of cooking time, you’ll have tender carrots covered in a sweet glaze. It’s a great way to use up fresh carrots or even baby carrots. Plus, it frees up oven space for other dishes.
Picky eaters often love these carrots. The natural sweetness of the carrots mixed with brown sugar is hard to resist. So next time you need an easy side dish, give this recipe a try. Your whole family will thank you!
These sweet carrots are great for busy weeknights or big holiday meals. They’re a hit at Thanksgiving dinner and make a yummy Christmas side dish too. The best part? Your crock pot does most of the work!
With just a little bit of prep and 3-4 hours of cooking time, you’ll have tender carrots covered in a sweet glaze. It’s a great way to use up fresh carrots or even baby carrots. Plus, it frees up oven space for other dishes.
Picky eaters often love these carrots. The natural sweetness of the carrots mixed with brown sugar is hard to resist. So next time you need an easy side dish, give this recipe a try. Your whole family will thank you!