5 from 15 votes
Crock Pot Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots
These Crock Pot Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots are slow-cooked baby carrots coated with melted butter, olive oil, and a light brown sugar and cinnamon glaze. The slow cooker method produces tender carrots infused with warm, sweet, and slightly spiced flavor, making a comforting side dish served warm.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
133 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrot baby
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the carrots, melted butter, and olive oil to a 2-4 quart slow cooker. Stir to coat the carrots. Add the water to the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, until tender*.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt to the slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
- Avoid opening the crock pot lid during the first 3 hours to prevent heat and steam loss which extends cooking time.
- The carrots are done when they are tender but not mushy; test with a fork near the end of cooking to check for preferred doneness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
133kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
238mg
(10%)
Potassium
287mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
15725IU
(315%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 133kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 15725IU | 315% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.