Slow cooker glazed carrots are a sweet and savory side dish that's perfect for holiday dinners or weeknight meals. Baby carrots are slow-cooked in a buttery brown sugar glaze with hints of cinnamon and optional nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor.
This recipe takes just five minutes to prep and then simmers in the slow cooker until the carrots are tender and perfectly coated in glaze. It's an easy, hands-off way to add a festive side to the table without using up oven space.
Slow cooker sides like these carrots or these slow cooker jacket potatoes are so easy to make. If you like carrot side dishes, you might also try these roasted carrots.
These glazed carrots are ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion where you want something comforting and flavorful. They're easy to make ahead and reheat beautifully for leftovers.
Ingredients
- Baby carrots
- Butter, melted
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg (optional)
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
When you are ready to cook up a batch of these slow cooker carrots with glaze, simply follow these easy directions.
Step one: Place the carrots in the slow cooker.
Step two: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) and whisk to combine.
Step three: Pour the mixture over the carrots. Toss the carrots in the mixture.
Step four: Heat over low heat for about 5-6 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours or until the carrots are tender. Stir occasionally.
Step five: Remove the lid to the slow cooker for the last 15-20 minutes to thicken the glaze.
Hint: Serve with a garnish of fresh parsley.
Storage
Carrots should be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat prior to serving. Alternatively, you can freeze them for up to 6 months.
Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Baby Carrots prewashed
- .25 cup Butter Melted
- .25 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- .5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- .25 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
- 1 tablespoon Parsley fresh, to garnish
Instructions
- Place the carrots in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using) and whisk to combine.
- Pour the mixture over the carrots.
- Toss the carrots in the mixture.
- Heat over low heat for about 5-6 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours or until the carrots are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the lid to the slow cooker for the last 15-20 minutes to thicken the glaze.
- Serve with a garnish of fresh parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
