Description
A delicious and sweet side dish made with carrots, honey, and maple syrup, cooked to perfection in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. carrots, peeled and cut into coins
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the peeled and sliced carrot coins in the crockpot.
- Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cook the Carrots: Pour the glaze over the carrots in the crockpot. Stir gently to ensure all the carrots are coated in the glaze.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the carrots are tender.
- Finish & Serve: Once done, stir the carrots to coat them in the sauce again. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats and can be served at any family gathering or special occasion.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low or 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg