Description
A delightful and easy Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Carrot recipe that yields tender, sweet carrots coated in a rich maple syrup and brown sugar glaze. Perfect as a side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds baby carrots (or 1 1/2 pounds whole carrots, peeled and sliced)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Fresh thyme (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Add the carrots to a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker: Place the carrots in the slow cooker.
- Mix brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and pepper: Combine these ingredients in the slow cooker with the carrots.
- Pour in the maple syrup: Ensure the carrots are evenly coated.
- Spread butter over the carrots: Distribute the cubed butter over the carrots.
- Cook on high or low: Cover and cook until carrots are tender.
- Thicken the glaze: Either cook uncovered or thicken the liquid in a saucepan.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the glaze by adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of orange juice.
- For a caramelized finish, broil the carrots for a few minutes after slow cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
