Crockpot Glazed Carrots Recipe
This Crockpot Glazed Carrots recipe offers a hands-off, easy way to prepare tender, sweet carrots with a luscious honey and brown sugar glaze. Slow cooking enhances the natural sweetness and results in a perfectly glazed side dish ideal for holiday meals or everyday dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes to 8 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Glazed Carrots
- 2 pounds baby carrots
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 cubes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Chopped fresh herbs (optional: thyme, rosemary, or dill)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the baby carrots, water, brown sugar, honey, butter cubes, and salt into a 6-quart slow cooker. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed for consistent glazing.
- Cook in Crock-pot: Set the slow cooker to High and cook for 5-6 hours or set to Low and cook for 6-8 hours. Stir the carrots after 4-5 hours to evenly coat them with the glaze and promote even cooking. Continue cooking until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Thicken Glaze (Optional): For a thicker glaze, remove the slow cooker lid after the carrots are tender and cook on High for an additional 30 minutes to reduce the liquid and intensify the glaze.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or dill for added flavor and garnish, then serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Using baby carrots keeps prep simple and ensures even cooking.
- Butter and honey can be substituted with plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free version, though flavor will vary.
- Stirring midway helps prevent the carrots from sticking and encourages uniform glazing.
- If thicker glaze is desired, be sure to remove the lid to allow evaporation rather than increasing overall cooking time.
- Fresh herbs are optional but add a fragrant, fresh touch to the dish.
Keywords: glazed carrots, crockpot carrots, slow cooker side dish, honey glazed carrots, brown sugar carrots, holiday side dish
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