Crockpot Honey And Cinnamon Glazed Carrots
Originally posted in 2008, during my one-year slow cooking challenge, these honey and cinnamon glazed carrots have been enjoyed dozens of times by my family and thousands of times by readers all over the world.
I forget about them during the year and only seem to remember to make them during a holiday dinner but these carrots are so tasty you will want to make them no matter the occasion: Easter, Thanksgiving, Wednesday, etc. :-)
Day 89.
mmmm. These taste like candy. Eleisia (link removed, the site isn't alive anymore) posted this recipe a few weeks ago during Slow Cooker Thursday and I knew right away that I needed to try it.
I added cinnamon and omitted much of the ginger because the last time I used ginger, I ended up having to eat the whole dish myself.
I added cinnamon and omitted much of the ginger because the last time I used ginger, I ended up having to eat the whole dish myself.
The Ingredients.
serves 8-10 as a side dish
serves 8-10 as a side dish
4 cups of baby carrots (or fresh carrots, peeled and chopped in 2-inch chunks)
1/2 cup of orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
The Directions.
Use a 4-quart slow cooker.
I threw everything in together and cooked on high for 4 hours. When the time was up, I stirred to distribute the spices.
I threw everything in together and cooked on high for 4 hours. When the time was up, I stirred to distribute the spices.
Very easy. If you have a longer slot of time to fill, cook on low--checking at about 6 hours. I like my carrots al dente, without any mush---but I know a lot of people like them softer.
The Verdict.
These were perfectly cooked and the flavor was fantastic. There was a hint of sweetness without being too sicky sweet.
The kids gobbled them up eagerly.
This would be a great take-a-long to a family dinner, or to serve with a holiday meal.
Thank you, Eleisia!
other fantastic vegetable side dishes you should make in your slow cooker:
garlic baked potatoes
sweet potatoes with chili, cumin, and lime
winter roasted vegetables
creamed corn (this is light; not overly gloppy)
orange glazed beets
stewed tomatoes (these are really good, don't be scared)
other fantastic vegetable side dishes you should make in your slow cooker:
garlic baked potatoes
sweet potatoes with chili, cumin, and lime
winter roasted vegetables
creamed corn (this is light; not overly gloppy)
orange glazed beets
stewed tomatoes (these are really good, don't be scared)
