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Easy Dump-and-Go Crockpot Glazed Carrots Recipe with Brown Sugar and Butter

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A simple and delicious crockpot recipe for glazed carrots with brown sugar and butter, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1–2 inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • A few sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut carrots into roughly 1 to 2-inch pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder if using. Stir until sugar starts to dissolve and mixture is glossy.
  3. Place carrots in the slow cooker. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over them, then add water. Toss gently to coat evenly. Add fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs if using.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 1.5-2 hours until carrots are tender but not mushy.
  5. Remove herb sprigs. Stir carrots to coat evenly in the glaze. If glaze is too thin, cook uncovered on high for 10-15 minutes to thicken. Serve warm.

Notes

For a thicker glaze, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir in during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Use high setting to reduce cooking time but watch to avoid over-softening. Butter can be substituted with coconut oil or vegan butter for dairy-free option. Frozen carrots can be used but reduce cooking time by 30 minutes.

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Keywords: glazed carrots, crockpot carrots, slow cooker side dish, brown sugar carrots, easy vegetable recipe, butter glazed carrots

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