Description
These Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a delightful side dish perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners. The sweet glaze pairs beautifully with the tender baby carrots, creating a dish that is both flavorful and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Baby Carrots:
2 pounds
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Carrots: Place the baby carrots in a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
- Mix the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon if using.
- Coat Carrots: Pour the mixture over the carrots and stir to coat evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the carrots are tender and glazed.
- Serve: Stir before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of orange juice or a pinch of nutmeg.
- This dish pairs perfectly with roasted meats.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on low)
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
