Ingredients
– 2 pounds baby carrots
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
– 3 tablespoons honey
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
1. Place the baby carrots into the slow cooker.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, honey, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
3. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the carrots in the slow cooker, ensuring that the carrots are evenly coated.
4. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the carrots are tender to your liking.
5. Once cooked, stir in the vanilla extract and give the carrots a good mix to redistribute the glaze.
6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm from the slow cooker.
Variations & Tips
– For a citrusy twist, add a splash of orange juice or some orange zest alongside the glaze ingredients.
– If you prefer a bit of spice, a pinch of nutmeg or a few dashes of ground ginger can complement the sweetness nicely.
– This recipe scales up easily if you’re feeding a larger crowd. Just make sure your slow cooker has room for all those carrots!
– On busy days, feel free to prep your carrots the night before and store them in the fridge. Then, all you’ll need to do in the morning is dump them in the slow cooker with the glaze, and off you go!
– Not a fan of baby carrots? No problem! Peel and slice regular carrots into thick pieces and watch them turn into candy right in your slow cooker.
– Leftovers are wonderful the next day, simply reheat or enjoy them cold, chopped up in a fresh salad for a sweet crunch.

There you have it, the simplest route to a heartwarming side dish. Do give these Slow Cooker Candied Carrots a try, and let them whisk you away to the taste of home.