Description
Delicious and sweet Maple Glazed Carrots make for a perfect side dish, combining the richness of maple syrup with tender carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the baby carrots in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed at the bottom.
- In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the carrots and stir gently to ensure they’re all nicely coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until tender.
- If desired, garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg