Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
These Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots are tender, buttery, and perfectly sweet with brown sugar and thyme. Made with simple ingredients and cooked low and slow, this easy side dish is perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or feeding a crowd.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 5 pounds carrots peeled and sliced (or baby carrots)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 tablespoons butter sliced
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
- Peel and slice the carrots if using whole carrots. Add them to a large slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar, thyme, salt, and black pepper over the carrots.
- Place the sliced butter evenly over the top.
- Pour the water into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until carrots are fork tender.
- Stir before serving to coat the carrots in the glaze.
Notes
- For a richer glaze, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Fresh thyme can be used in place of dried (use 1 tablespoon fresh thyme).
- These carrots pair beautifully with roasted meats and holiday meals.