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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!Serving Size: 1 cup
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6 to 8 people
Calories 145kcal

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.

Notes

Recipe Source: From the magazine, Fix-It and Forget-It: Best Loved Fall Recipes, 2012

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal