Description
These crockpot carrots are tender, sweet, and buttery – the perfect easy side dish for any meal. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy these deliciously glazed carrots with zero effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby carrots
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Add baby carrots to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon (if using).
- Pour the mixture over the carrots and toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3–4 hours or on LOW for 6–7 hours, until carrots are fork-tender.
- Stir in honey or maple syrup at the end for a touch of extra sweetness, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners. You can prep the ingredients ahead and refrigerate until ready to cook!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: crockpot carrots, glazed carrots, slow cooker, easy side dish, holiday recipe