Honey Glazed Carrots Crock Pot Recipe
Description
These Honey Glazed Carrots are sweet, tender and oh-so delicious! They are cooked in the crock pot for an easy, hands off side dish that’s full of flavor. The carrots are slow cooked in a honey glaze made with a few simple ingredients and perfectly cooked in the slow cooker!
This recipe is full of sweet, succulent carrots that are coated in a honey glaze. This side dish is the perfect accompaniment to any meal and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! The carrots are cooked in the crock pot, so all you have to do is add the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the rest of the work!
Prep Time
This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare. You will need to peel the carrots and cut them into even slices. You will also need to combine the honey, butter, brown sugar and spices in a small bowl and mix until combined.
Cook Time
The Honey Glazed Carrots will need to cook in the crock pot for about 4 hours on low heat. You can check the carrots for doneness after about 3 hours, but they may need extra time to become tender.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon all spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Peel the carrots and cut into even slices.
2. In a small bowl, combine the honey, butter, brown sugar and spices. Mix until combined.
3. Place the carrots in the crock pot and pour the honey mixture over top. Stir to coat the carrots.
4. Cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the carrots are tender.
5. Serve warm with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Small bowl
- Crock pot
Notes
These Honey Glazed Carrots can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 163kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Potassium: 343mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 17g
- Vitamin A: 11861IU
- Vitamin C: 6mg
- Calcium: 59mg
- Iron: 1mg
Recipe Tips
For extra sweetness, you can add a few tablespoons of maple syrup to the honey glaze. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
These Honey Glazed Carrots are great served with roasted chicken, pork chops or even a steak. They pair nicely with a variety of sides such as mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts or a simple salad.
If you don’t have a crock pot, you can make these Honey Glazed Carrots on the stove top. Place the carrots and honey glaze in a large pot and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the glaze has thickened.
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