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Slow Cooker Crockpot Glazed Carrots

These Slow Cooker Crockpot Glazed Carrots are simple, savory, and slow-cooked to perfection. The dish is tossed with brown sugar and drizzled with thick maple syrup or honey for the perfect balance of rich caramel sweetness.
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Crockpot glazed carrots, Crockpot maple glazed carrots, slow cooker carrots, slow cooker glazed carrots
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 64kcal
Author Brandi Crawford

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker. My slow cooker is 7 quart.
  • Cook for 2-4 hours on High or 4-6 hours on Low.
    Gently pierce the carrots with a fork or a knife. When they are done, the carrots should be tender but not mushy. They should still have a slight firmness, and you should be able to easily pierce through the center without much resistance.
  • Cool before serving.

Notes

I like to use sugar free maple syrup and brown monkfruit sweetener as opposed to refined sugar. Use whatever you like.

How to Avoid Mushy Carrots

  • Use Fresh Carrots: Start with fresh, firm, and crisp carrots. Avoid using carrots that are already soft, wilted, or have visible signs of spoilage. Using frozen or previously frozen carrots is more likely to turn out mushy.
  • Cut Carrots into Uniform Sizes: To ensure even cooking, cut the carrots into uniform sizes. Try to keep them similar in thickness, so they cook at the same rate.
  • Don't Overcook: Carrots cook relatively quickly, especially when chopped into smaller pieces. Check the carrots for doneness periodically, and avoid overcooking them. Depending on the size and thickness, carrots may be ready in as little as 2-4 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low in the crockpot.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Crockpot: Leave enough space in the crockpot for the carrots to cook evenly. Overcrowding may cause uneven cooking and result in some carrots being mushy while others remain undercooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 4oz | Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g