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Slow Cooker Baby Carrots

Sweet and Tender Slow Cooker Baby Carrots Made Easy

Delicious Slow Cooker Baby Carrots glazed with honey and brown sugar make a sweet and tender side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • 1/4 cup Water Essential moisture base for cooking
  • 2 pounds Baby Carrots Main ingredient providing natural sweetness
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Adds richness and helps create a luscious glaze
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Enhances the glaze's flavor
  • 1/4 cup Honey Natural sweetener that helps caramelize the carrots
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor and sweetness
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Optional garnish for flavor and presentation

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Baby Carrots
  1. Begin by pouring 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Next, add the rinsed baby carrots on top of the water.
  3. Sprinkle the brown sugar and salt over the baby carrots, followed by drizzling the honey.
  4. Cut the butter into small pieces and arrange them over the mixture.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set to HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, stirring halfway through.
  6. Check for tenderness by piercing a few carrots with a fork.
  7. Garnish with fresh dill if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 7500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to stir the carrots halfway through cooking to promote even glaze distribution.

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