Here’s a super easy recipe for Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots—sweet, tender, and perfectly glazed, making them a perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces or use baby carrots)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the carrots:
- Peel and cut the carrots into 1-inch pieces, or use whole baby carrots for convenience.
- Place in slow cooker:
- Add the carrots to the slow cooker.
- Make the glaze:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in the brown sugar, honey, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring until the mixture is smooth and the sugar dissolves.
- Glaze the carrots:
- Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the carrots in the slow cooker. Stir to coat the carrots evenly.
- Cook the carrots:
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, or until the carrots are tender. Stir once or twice during cooking if you’d like.
- Garnish and serve:
- Once the carrots are tender, give them a final stir, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Tips:
- Make it spiced: Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice to the glaze for a warm, spiced kick.
- For extra caramelization: You can open the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes to allow some of the glaze to thicken and caramelize.
- Make ahead: You can prepare these the day before, refrigerate, and just reheat in the slow cooker or on the stovetop.
These Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots are the ultimate easy side dish—perfectly sweet with a slight tang from the honey and a touch of cinnamon warmth. Let me know if you’d like other side dish ideas or tweaks!
