Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

These Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a delightful side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Additional Time 10

Total Time 6 30

Course Slow Cooker

Cuisine Thanksgiving

Servings servings

Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

6 qt slow cooker

Ingredients

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 can substitute with honey or pancake syrup
0.33 cup butter cubed

Instructions

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

If you don't have baby carrots, use fresh whole carrots. Peel and cut into strips or coins. For a maple syrup substitute, use honey, corn syrup, or increase brown sugar to ¾ cup and omit the maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipeCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 284mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17g

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