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Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
5 from 21 votes

Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots

Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots features peeled and sliced carrots cooked in a sweet and savory glaze made from melted butter, brown sugar, balsamic reduction, soy sauce, maple syrup, and warm spices. The slow cooking softens the carrots while the glaze thickens to coat each piece, resulting in tender, flavorful carrots with a balance of sweetness, tang, and spice, finished with fresh parsley garnish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 199 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Prepare and add the carrots to the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter with the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture on top of the carrots and toss to combine.
  4. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until carrots are tender.
  5. 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.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 199

% 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.