Description
Discover an effortless way to make tender, caramelized carrots bursting with sweet and savory maple brown sugar glaze. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and holiday feasts alike, filling your home with a comforting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon Salt, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (or coconut sugar for a healthier option)
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (use pure for best results)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Butter (or margarine for dairy-free option)
Instructions
- In the crock of your slow cooker, mix together brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Place your sliced carrots into the slow cooker and stir gently to coat them evenly with the sugar mixture.
- Scatter pieces of butter over the coated carrots.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the carrots are fork-tender and the glaze is bubbling.
- For a thicker glaze, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking and increase the heat to high.
- Optional: Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving your slow cooker maple brown dish.
Notes
- For a healthier option, consider using coconut sugar instead of brown sugar for your slow cooker maple brown recipe.
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor in your maple brown slow cooker glaze.
- Margarine can be used as a dairy-free alternative to butter in this slow cooker maple brown chicken recipe.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for longer storage by placing in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transferring to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-6 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg