Description
This Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Carrot Recipe combines the sweetness of maple syrup and brown sugar with buttery carrots, creating a flavorful side dish that is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prepare Carrots: If using whole carrots, peel and slice them. Otherwise, use baby carrots.
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, mix the carrots, brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, salt, cinnamon, and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until carrots are tender.
- Glaze: Stir the carrots to coat in the glaze before serving. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or a dash of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- For a caramelized finish, broil the carrots in the oven for a few minutes after slow cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Maple Glazed Carrots, Slow Cooker Recipe, Side Dish Recipe