Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
These Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a delightful side dish for any Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.
Equipment
- 6qt slow cooker
Ingredients
Carrots
- 2 pounds baby carrots
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.25 cup real maple syrup
- 0.33 cup butter cubed
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the baby carrots to the insert of a 6qt slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in the salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the maple syrup and toss well to distribute the maple syrup.
- Spread the coated carrots out evenly in the slow cooker.
- Top with the cubes of butter, and add the lid to the slow cooker.
- Cook on "high" for 3 hours, or on "low" for 5-6 hours. If possible, stir the carrots 1-2 times during the cook time.
- To thicken the glaze, remove the lid for the final 30 minutes of cooking and switch to "high." Cook until the glaze has thickened.
- Alternatively, transfer the carrots to a large bowl and cover with a plate to keep warm. Transfer the liquid to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk, cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Notes
Maple syrup substitute: If you can't find real maple syrup, substitute it with honey, corn syrup, or pancake syrup. Alternatively, increase the brown sugar to ¾ cup and omit the maple syrup. If using fresh whole carrots, peel 2 pounds and cut into strips or coins.
Nutrition
Serving: 1recipeCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 284mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17g
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