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Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrot Recipe

Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrot Recipe
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This Slow Cooker Maple & Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots recipe transforms simple baby carrots into a sweet and savory side dish with a luscious glaze made from maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and warm spices. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, these carrots make a perfect holiday or everyday accompaniment that is both easy to prepare and delightfully flavorful.

Ingredients

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Carrots

  • 2 pounds baby carrots (or 1 1/2 pounds whole carrots, peeled and sliced)

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Garnish (Optional)

  • Fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Carrots: Place the baby carrots (or peeled and sliced whole carrots) into a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker, spreading them evenly across the bottom.
  2. Mix Seasonings: In the slow cooker, sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, and pepper over the carrots. Use a spoon or spatula to stir gently, coating the carrots evenly with the dry ingredients.
  3. Add Maple Syrup: Pour the maple syrup over the carrots and seasonings, tossing gently to coat the carrots thoroughly and ensure the glaze is evenly distributed.
  4. Add Butter: Cut the butter into cubes or pats, then scatter them evenly over the top of the glazed carrots in the slow cooker.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the carrots on high for 3 hours or on low for 5 to 6 hours. The carrots should become fork-tender and infused with the sweet-spiced glaze. For best results, stir the carrots 1 to 2 times during cooking to redistribute the glaze.
  6. Thicken the Glaze: To intensify the glaze’s thickness, either remove the lid during the last 30 minutes and cook on high to reduce excess liquid, or transfer the cooked carrots to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Pour the cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally until the glaze thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Return the carrots to the thickened glaze if you thickened separately, then transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired and serve warm as a delicious side dish.

Notes

  • You can use either baby carrots or peeled sliced whole carrots based on preference or availability.
  • Stirring the carrots once or twice during cooking helps ensure even flavor distribution.
  • Garnishing with fresh thyme adds a subtle herbaceous aroma but is optional.
  • If you want a thicker glaze, removing the lid in the final 30 minutes or reducing the liquid separately works well.
  • This recipe is great for holiday dinners or any time you want an easy, flavorful vegetable side.

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Keywords: slow cooker carrots, maple glazed carrots, brown sugar carrots, holiday side dish, easy vegetable recipe, sweet glazed carrots

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