Description
This Crockpot Glazed Carrots recipe offers a deliciously sweet and tender side dish, perfect for any meal. Slow-cooked baby carrots are glazed with a blend of brown sugar, honey, and butter, creating a rich and flavorful coating that enhances their natural sweetness. With minimal prep and hands-off cooking, this recipe is an easy way to add a comforting vegetable side to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 pounds baby carrots
Glaze
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into 8 cubes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Garnish
- Chopped fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or dill)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place baby carrots, water, packed brown sugar, honey, butter cubes, and salt into a 6-quart slow cooker. Ensure the ingredients are gently mixed to combine but the carrots remain in an even layer for even cooking.
- Cook in Crockpot: Set your slow cooker to High for 5-6 hours or Low for 6-8 hours. After about 4-5 hours, stir the carrots to ensure even glazing. Continue cooking until the carrots are fork-tender. For a thicker glaze, remove the lid and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to allow excess liquid to evaporate and the glaze to concentrate.
- Serve: Spoon the glazed carrots onto a serving dish. Sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or dill for added aroma and flavor. Serve warm and enjoy this sweet, tender side dish.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by using less or more honey or brown sugar based on personal taste.
- Butter can be substituted with a dairy-free alternative for a lactose-free version.
- For a more savory twist, add a pinch of black pepper or a dash of smoked paprika before cooking.
- To ensure even cooking, avoid overfilling the slow cooker with carrots.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and can be gently reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
