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Slow Cooker Roasted Carrots
The most tender and delicious roasted carrots, made in the slow cooker!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs whole baby carrots washed, peeled and all but 1 inch of carrot tops removed
- 1/3 cup apricot or peach preserves
- 6 Tbsp butter melted
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1-2 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine preserves, butter, honey, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, dried thyme, ground mustard, and black pepper.
- Separately, combine cornstarch and water, then whisk or stir that mixture into the sauce.
- Place carrots in 3 - 6 quart slow cooker, and pour sauce over them. Stir gently to combine. Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, or until tender.
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For a sticky caramelized finish:
- Place cooked carrots on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and broil on HIGH for a minute or two, until slightly caramelized. Brush with leftover glaze from the slow cooker and serve.
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Notes
- Oven Roasted Method
- Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
- Line a roasting pan with foil. Toss carrots with sauce (using adjustments above), and roast for 30-40 minutes, stirring about halfway through.
- Broil on high for 1-2 minutes to caramelize even more. Carrots are done when a fork can pierce them easily.
- Reduce the preserves amount down to 1/4 cup
- Reduce the butter down to 1 Tbsp and add 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- Omit the water and cornstarch completely
Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
516mg
(22%)
Potassium
389mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
21230IU
(425%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 21230IU | 425% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.