Description
Delightfully sweet and tender, these Slow Cooker Baby Carrots are infused with honey and brown sugar for a comforting side dish. Perfectly cooked in a slow cooker, the carrots become buttery soft and naturally flavorful, with an optional touch of fresh dill for added brightness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 pounds baby carrots, rinsed
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into 4 – 6 pieces
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Pour the 1/4 cup of water into the bottom of the slow cooker to prevent the carrots from drying out during cooking.
- Add Ingredients: Place the rinsed baby carrots into the slow cooker. Sprinkle the brown sugar, honey, and salt evenly over the carrots. Distribute the butter pieces on top of these ingredients to melt and coat the carrots as they cook.
- Cook the Carrots: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and set it to HIGH. Cook the mixture for 3 to 4 hours, stirring gently after 2 hours to ensure even cooking and to blend the flavorful glaze.
- Serve: Once fully cooked and tender, spoon the sweetened carrots into a bowl or serving platter. If desired, garnish with freshly chopped dill to add a fresh, herbal note to the sweet dish.
Notes
- Stir the carrots halfway through cooking for best flavor distribution and even cooking.
- Use fresh baby carrots for optimal tenderness and sweetness.
- To make this dish vegan, replace butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Fresh dill adds a nice balance; however, it can be omitted if unavailable or undesired.
- Adjust sweetness by slightly reducing or increasing honey and brown sugar according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: slow cooker baby carrots, honey glazed carrots, brown sugar carrots, easy side dish, slow cooked vegetables
