Crock Pot Glazed Carrots
Sweet, tender, and bursting with flavor, these Crock Pot Glazed Carrots are the perfect side dish for any occasion, from cozy weeknight dinners to holiday feasts. This easy recipe combines fresh carrots with a luscious glaze made from light brown sugar, honey, melted butter, and a hint of orange juice, accented by warm cinnamon for a touch of spice. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, the carrots become meltingly tender while soaking up every bit of the rich, buttery glaze. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the hands-off convenience of a crock pot, this dish is as simple as it is delicious. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and serve these irresistible glazed carrots warm alongside your favorite entrees.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 0.25 cups light brown sugar
- 0.25 cups honey
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed recommended)
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the carrots and cut them into 2-inch pieces. If they are thick, halve or quarter them lengthwise for even cooking.
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, honey, melted butter, orange juice, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the carrots to the crock pot, then pour the glaze mixture over them. Toss the carrots gently to coat them evenly in the glaze.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours. Stir once halfway through cooking to ensure even glazing.
Check the carrots for doneness by piercing with a fork; they should be tender but not mushy.
Once cooked, give the carrots a final stir to coat them in the glaze. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle any remaining glaze from the crock pot over the top.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1827 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.7 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 145.9 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 3143 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
