Description
Welcome to a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. These Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Carrots are effortlessly prepared using simple ingredients but deliver an impressive and flavorful side dish that complements any meal. Whether you’re serving them during a festive dinner or a casual family gathering, these carrots are sure to impress your guests and loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds baby carrots
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the baby carrots in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, melted butter, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the honey mixture over the carrots, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until the carrots are tender.
- Once cooked, give the carrots a gentle stir to coat them in the glaze again.
- Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, try using dark honey like buckwheat or wildflower.
- Make sure to stir the carrots occasionally throughout the cooking time for even coating.
- Carrots can be peeled and cut into sticks instead of using baby carrots if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: honey glazed carrots, slow cooker carrots, sweet and savory carrots, holiday side dish