Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the peeled carrots into the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the carrots in the slow cooker.
- Add small bits of butter on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until carrots are tender.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar. For extra flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
