Slow Cooker Maple Carrots: A Sweet Side Dish Delight!
Slow Cooker Maple Carrots are a delicious and easy side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the rich flavor of maple syrup, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the peeled and cut carrots in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, melted butter, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Pour the maple mixture over the carrots and stir to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the carrots are tender.
- Stir before serving and enjoy your sweet side dish!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg.
- These carrots can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup according to your taste.