Cozy Crockpot Brown Sugar Carrots
A simple, sweet, and buttery slow-cooked carrot side dish perfect for holidays or any cozy meal. Tender carrots caramelized with brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon, cooked effortlessly in a crockpot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into uniform 2-inch pieces (baby carrots can be used)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup water or orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and cut 2 pounds of carrots into uniform 2-inch pieces. Baby carrots can be used as a shortcut.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots, ½ cup brown sugar, 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir well until all carrots are evenly coated.
- Pour the carrot mixture into the crockpot. Add ¼ cup water or orange juice and gently stir to distribute the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until carrots are tender but not mushy. Check tenderness by piercing with a fork around the 3-hour mark.
- Once cooked, stir the carrots gently to coat them again in the buttery glaze. Adjust salt if needed and add extra melted butter for more shine if desired.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for color and freshness. Serve warm.
Notes
Avoid lifting the crockpot lid during cooking to prevent heat loss and extended cooking time. Use uniform carrot pieces for even cooking. Butter helps caramelize the sugar and adds richness. Orange juice adds a subtle citrus note but use sparingly to avoid fruity taste. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. For gluten-free or paleo, swap brown sugar with coconut sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 to 1/8 of
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
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