Sweet, tender carrots slow-cooked in a maple and brown sugar glaze, finished with butter and optional spices for a comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel and cut carrots into even pieces.
- Place in slow cooker.
- Mix maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and optional spices.
- Pour over carrots and add butter cubes.
- Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours.
- Stir gently halfway through.
- Add vanilla extract and mix at the end.
- Cook uncovered briefly if glaze is thin.