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Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Carrot recipe offers a sweet and savory side dish made with tender carrots slow-cooked to perfection in a rich glaze of maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and a hint of warm cinnamon. It’s an effortless way to elevate your vegetable servings with a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture ideal for holiday dinners or everyday meals.

Ingredients

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Carrots

  • 2 pounds baby carrots (or 1 1/2 pounds whole carrots, peeled and sliced)

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Garnish (Optional)

  • Fresh thyme sprigs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Carrots: If using whole carrots, peel and slice them into even pieces to ensure uniform cooking. If using baby carrots, simply rinse and drain them.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the carrots along with brown sugar, maple syrup, cubed butter, salt, ground cinnamon, and pepper. Stir gently to coat the carrots evenly with the glaze.
  3. Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the carrots are tender and the glaze is thickened and bubbly. Avoid lifting the lid frequently to maintain consistent heat.
  4. Finish and Garnish: Once cooked, give the carrots a gentle stir to distribute the glaze. Transfer to a serving dish and optionally garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for added aroma and flavor before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute butter with a dairy-free alternative to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
  • Adjust the sweetness by reducing the amount of brown sugar or maple syrup to suit your taste.
  • For a slight kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or ground ginger.
  • Make sure not to overcook the carrots to preserve some firmness and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Keywords: slow cooker carrots, maple glazed carrots, slow cooked side dish, holiday vegetable recipe, sweet glazed carrots

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