Orange and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots {Slow Cooker}
What happens when you dress up everyday carrots with ingredients such as orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg? You get Orange and Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots…in your slow cooker!
I think it’s about time that I start posting some side dishes on the blog. Side dishes that can be made in the slow cooker, none the less. Ever since I started culinary school, most of our meals literally have been made in the slow cooker. It’s getting to the point now to where I shudder to think what life was like before this nifty contraption was even invented. I love that appliance!
These carrots are a super easy fix if you are looking for a quick side dish for your next dinner. At first glance, you would probably think they look a little on the mushy side. This is because I took these pictures the day after I made them, so they were chilled in the fridge overnight.
Despite their appearance in the pictures, I assure you that they are very appetizing. The glaze is a combination of orange, brown sugar, and cinnamon that will tantalize your taste buds. The aroma if the carrots simmering will be a reminder that fall is definitely here. My kids aren’t carrot fans so they didn’t want to try them, however, Husband Man and I both LOVED them.
We hope they will be added to your favorites file soon!
Serves: 6 to 8 people
Calories Per Serving: 145
Ingredients
- 32 oz. package of baby carrots
- 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Dried parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Except for the cornstarch and water, combine all of the ingredients in a slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
- Drain carrots (save the liquid in the slow cooker) and place in a serving dish.
- Take the reserved liquid and place in a small saucepan. Add the cornstarch and water.
- Whisk over medium heat until it starts to boil. Keep whisking until it starts to thicken.
- Pour over carrots.
- Garnish with dried parsley. Serve.
Libby's Notes
Recipe Source: From the magazine, Fix-It and Forget-It: Best Loved Fall Recipes, 2012
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal
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I love 'dressing up' veggies…especially carrots. We would LOVE the orange flavor in there. Thanks for sharing another simple side dish. I really love side dishes.
Yes…you can definitely categorize this as 'dressing up.' I think the orange flavor gives it that extra tanginess! 😉
This recipe looks so good! I love side dishes, and the ones made in the crockpot — are great! Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome for sharing! 😉
We love to make this recipe during the holidays 🙂
Exactly what I Needed for MY Dinner!
Yay! I’m glad to hear this Pete!