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Crockpot Glazed Carrots Recipe

Making brown sugar glazed carrots in a Crockpot is the easiest way to get a healthy yet delicious side dish for any meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time3 hours 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • ½ cup apple cider (not apple cider vinegar!)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional, for a kick
  • 2 pounds carrots cut into 2-inch lengths
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cut into slices (½ stick)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Add the cider, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional cayenne to your crockpot. Whisk to combine.
    ½ cup apple cider, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    apple cider, brown sugar, and spices whisked together in a crockpot.
  • Add on the carrots and toss to coat.
    2 pounds carrots
    carrots added to apple cider, brown sugar, and spices in a crockpot.
  • Top with sliced butter.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter
    butter pieces over carrots in a crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours.
    crockpot glazed carrots cooking in a covered crockpot.
  • Remove the carrots from the crockpot and set aside on a platter.
  • Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining liquid. Cover and cook until the glaze has thickened, about 15-30 minutes.
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    glaze for crockpot glazed carrots in a crockpot.
  • Pour the thickened liquid over the carrots and serve.
    crockpot glazed carrots in a white bowl.

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Notes

  • You can use 2 pounds of whole baby carrots if you prefer.
  • For vegan carrots, swap the butter for coconut oil.
  • Try topping the carrots with toasted nuts or fresh herbs.
Storage: Store crockpot glazed carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.333pound | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 25513IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg