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Slow Cooker Baby Carrots

Slow Cooker Baby Carrots are cooked in a delicious butter, brown sugar, and honey glaze. A great side for any meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: slow cooker
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces baby carrots
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, cut into slivers
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch optional
  • 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill optional

Instructions

  • Place carrots in a lightly greased 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT dill.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 hours or until carrots are fork tender.
    Note: If you want to thicken the glaze, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and stir into the crockpot when there is 30 minutes of cooking time left.
  • Sprinkle with dill and serve.

Notes

Maple syrup can be substituted for the honey.
You can add a pinch of ground cinnamon for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 19227IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.4mg