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Slow Cooker Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Slow cooker maple brown sugar glazed carrots turn tender in a sweet buttery sauce, then finish with a glossy glaze thickened right in the slow cooker. This easy side dish uses baby carrots and takes just a few minutes of prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb baby carrots
  • 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed light
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

  1. Add the carrots, maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and salt to a 6-quart slow cooker and stir to coat.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the carrots are fork-tender.
  3. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
  4. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the carrots and cooking liquid.
  5. Cook uncovered on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once, until the glaze thickens and coats the carrots.

Notes

For the smoothest glaze, whisk the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth before stirring it in. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended because the carrots may soften. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter.