Description
These Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots feature a delightful blend of sweet butter and honey, creating an irresistible flavor that elevates any meal. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe is quick to prep and will be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots baby carrots or whole carrots, peeled and sliced into ½ – 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed (use light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons honey swap with maple syrup for vegan
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- 1 pinch allspice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract added at the end of cooking
- Fresh thyme chopped for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place the carrots in the bottom of a slow cooker crock, ensuring there is enough space to stir them.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, honey, kosher salt, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the carrots and toss them to ensure they are evenly coated.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or until the carrots are tender. For a slower option, you can cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, but the carrots may become mushier.
- Once cooked, stir in the vanilla extract and optional fresh thyme before serving.
- For a thicker glaze, remove the lid and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes or transfer the liquid to a saucepan and simmer on low until thickened. Pour over the carrots before serving.
- Set the slow cooker to warm until you are ready to serve, stirring well before serving.
Notes
You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
Make sure your slow cooker is large enough to avoid overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
For best results, taste the glaze and adjust sweetness according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg