Name: Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh carrots peeled and cut into even pieces; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional; Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Description

Tender carrots coated in a sweet honey butter glaze made hands off in the slow cooker, perfect for a stress free Thanksgiving side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds fresh carrots peeled and cut into even pieces

3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

1/4 cup honey

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional

Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish

Instructions

1. Peel and cut carrots into uniform 2 to 3 inch pieces or rinse baby carrots

2. In a bowl whisk together melted butter honey brown sugar salt and cinnamon until smooth

3. Place carrots in the slow cooker and pour glaze over them stirring gently to coat evenly

4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours

5. Stir halfway through cooking to ensure even glazing

6. When carrots are fork tender switch to keep warm and let sit 10 to 15 minutes to thicken the glaze

7. Use a slotted spoon to transfer carrots to a serving dish spoon remaining glaze over top and garnish with parsley or thyme

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Side Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Calories: 100
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 150
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 2
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 1
Cholesterol: 15

Keywords: slow cooker, honey glazed carrots, thanksgiving, side dish, crockpot recipes, holiday recipes, easy vegetable, glazed carrots, make ahead