Description
This Crockpot Glazed Carrots recipe features tender baby carrots cooked slowly in a luscious glaze made from brown sugar, honey, and butter. Perfectly sweetened and buttery, these carrots are enhanced with a pinch of salt and optionally garnished with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or dill. The slow cooking method allows the flavors to deeply meld, creating a delicious and easy side dish suitable for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 pounds baby carrots
Liquids
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
Sweeteners
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
Fats
- 3 tablespoons butter (cut into 8 cubes)
Seasonings
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Chopped fresh herbs (optional, such as thyme, rosemary, or dill)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the baby carrots, water, brown sugar, honey, butter cubes, and salt into a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cook in Crock-pot: Set the slow cooker to High for 5-6 hours or Low for 6-8 hours. Stir the carrots after 4-5 hours to ensure even cooking. Continue cooking until the carrots are tender enough to be easily pierced with a fork. For a thicker glaze, remove the slow cooker lid and cook on High for an additional 30 minutes to allow excess liquid to evaporate.
- Serve: Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or dill if desired, and serve warm as a delicious side.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, finishing cooking uncovered helps reduce excess liquid.
- Fresh herbs add an aromatic touch but are optional.
- This recipe is easily doubled for larger gatherings by adjusting slow cooker size or cooking in batches.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt content more precisely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-8 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crockpot glazed carrots, slow cooker carrots, glazed carrots recipe, easy side dish, sweet carrots
