Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe
Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Carrots are a delicious and easy side dish that combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with a rich maple glaze. Cooked low and slow in a slow cooker, this recipe ensures tender, flavorful carrots perfect for any holiday or everyday meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Carrots
- 2 pounds whole carrots, peeled and sliced into ½ inch rounds
Glaze
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, thinly sliced
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Add Carrots: Place the peeled and sliced carrots into the bottom of a 5-quart or similar-sized slow cooker.
- Add Brown Sugar: Sprinkle the packed light brown sugar evenly over the carrots.
- Add Maple Syrup, Salt, and Butter: Drizzle the pure maple syrup and salt over the carrots, then place the thinly sliced unsalted butter on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours, stirring halfway through the cooking time to ensure even coating and tenderness.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the carrots are tender and glazed, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Fresh Carrots: For best flavor, use fresh, whole carrots as their natural sweetness complements the maple glaze perfectly.
- Cut Evenly: Ensure carrots are sliced evenly to cook uniformly in the slow cooker.
- Don’t Skip Parsley: Fresh parsley adds a vibrant color and a fresh flavor that balances the sweetness.
- Monitor Cooking Time: Depending on carrot size and your slow cooker, cooking time may vary. Check for tenderness to avoid overcooking.
- Use Real Maple Syrup: Real maple syrup enhances the glaze’s flavor far better than pancake syrup.
- Great for Holidays: Makes a perfect holiday side dish that frees up oven space by cooking in the slow cooker.
