Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
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Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
Description
This recipe uses peeled carrots sliced into half-inch pieces cooked in a slow cooker with a sauce mix of melted unsalted butter combined with brown sugar, balsamic reduction, soy sauce, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. After cooking on high for about three hours until tender, the glaze is thickened further by cooking uncovered or optionally using a cornstarch slurry.
The slow cooking allows the carrots to become soft but retain some bite, while the glaze infuses them with sweet molasses notes, acidity from balsamic, umami from soy, and warm comforting spices. The finishing sprinkle of chopped parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous contrast.
These glazed carrots can be served as a flavorful side dish alongside roasted meats or holiday meals. The combination captures both sweet and savory elements that enhance the natural sweetness of carrots without overwhelming them.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrot peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic reduction
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Prepare and add the carrots to the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter with the rest of the ingredients.
- Pour the sauce mixture on top of the carrots and toss to combine.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until carrots are tender.
- To thicken the glaze, remove uncovered on HIGH for an additional 20-25 minutes. Or mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water and add to the mixture, cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 538mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 25552IU | 511% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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