Description
These Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a delightfully sweet and tender side dish, perfect for holiday dinners or any cozy meal. The carrots are slow-cooked to perfection in a luscious glaze of melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of salt, resulting in a rich, flavorful glaze that coats each bite beautifully. Garnished with fresh parsley, this recipe offers a simple yet elegant way to enjoy carrots with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 lbs baby carrots
Glaze
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the bottom of the slow cooker with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Carrots: Place 2 pounds of baby carrots into the slow cooker evenly.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Coat the Carrots: Pour the glaze mixture over the carrots. Toss or stir gently to ensure all carrots are evenly coated with the glaze.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking. The carrots should become tender and well-glazed.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish, drizzle any extra glaze from the slow cooker on top, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired for garnish.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg along with the cinnamon.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds a nice color contrast and fresh note.
- Make sure to stir the carrots during cooking to prevent them from sticking or burning on the bottom.
- This dish can be prepared a day ahead and reheated gently on low in the slow cooker.
