These Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are tender, sweet, and infused with a rich maple glaze. Perfect as an easy holiday side or an addition to any cozy meal.
Ingredients:
2 lbs baby carrots
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Directions:
Prepare the Slow Cooker:
Lightly grease the bottom of your slow cooker.
Add Ingredients to the Slow Cooker:
Place the baby carrots in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the mixture over the carrots, tossing to coat them evenly.
Cook the Carrots:
Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the carrots are tender and glazed, stirring once or twice.
Serve:
Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle any extra glaze from the slow cooker over the top, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Kcal: 150 kcal | Servings: 6 servings
Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are the ultimate sweet and savory side dish. Tender baby carrots are coated in a buttery maple glaze with a hint of cinnamon, making them a perfect addition to holiday meals or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby carrots
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add Ingredients: Place baby carrots in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the carrots, tossing to coat.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, stirring once or twice, until carrots are tender and coated in glaze.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with extra glaze, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a richer glaze, add 1 tablespoon of orange juice or a pinch of nutmeg.
- Works well with sliced carrots if baby carrots are unavailable.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on low)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American