Description
Indulge in the sweet and savory delight of Slow-Cooker Maple Glazed Carrots. This easy recipe transforms simple carrots into a gourmet side dish, coated in a luscious maple glaze that caramelizes beautifully as they cook. Perfect for holiday feasts or weeknight dinners, these vibrant carrots are sure to impress your family and friends with their irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots by washing, peeling, and cutting them into uniform 1-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the carrots in the slow cooker and pour the glaze over them. Add enough broth or water to cover half of the carrots.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours until fork-tender and glazed.
- Toss gently before serving to coat all carrot pieces in the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3/4 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg