These Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots are tender, sweet, savory and coated in a buttery glaze with just the right touch of sweetness. The crockpot does all the work so they’re the perfect easy side dish for holidays, weeknight dinners, or feeding a crowd.

Slow cooker glazed carrots are one of those side dishes that make life easier. The crockpot does all the work, freeing up oven and stovetop space while the carrots cook to tender perfection in a simple, flavorful glaze.

 

This recipe is made with basic ingredients and requires minimal prep, making it perfect for busy days and holiday meals alike. You can serve this for a weeknight dinner or if you are planning for a special occasion, these glazed carrots are always a hit.

Ingredients You’ll Need

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• Baby Carrots – you can use full carrots that you peel and slice into sticks as well .
• Butter
• Brown Sugar
• Salt
• Garlic Powder
• Dried Thyme
• Black Pepper

How To Make Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots

• Mix Spices. Mix together the brown sugar with the salt, garlic powder, dried thyme and black pepper.
• Sprinkle. Add the carrots to the base of your crockpot. Sprinkle the seasoning over the carrots and mix until they are well coated.
• Butter. Cut the butter into small pats and place them around the carrots.
• Cook. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. After 3 hours, remove the lid, sit and then let it continue to cook for 30 minutes. The extra liquid will evaporate and create a thicker delicious glaze.

Recipe Tips & Suggestions

• Carrots. I like to use baby carrots because they are just so easy! But you can use any carrots you like. You can peel and slice full sized carrots, you could slice them into thicker coins and have bite sized pieces. It really is up to you!
• Seasoning. I really wanted a more savory glazed carrot with just a little sweetness. So there is brown sugar, but the garlic powder and thyme really balance it out and give it a savory twist.
• Serving. You can serve with a little fresh thyme after they are cooked to take them to a new level.
• No Crockpot? If you want to make this in the oven, you can absolutely just make roasted carrots with this same recipe. I like to cook at 375º for about 30 minutes, stirring half way through. How long you cook will depend on the size of your carrots and your desired doneness.
• Recipe Size. I use 2 pounds of baby carrots in a 6 quart slow cooker. If you want to make 1 pound, I like to use my smaller 2 quart crockpot. If you want to make more, you could easily do 3 pounds in the 6 quart. Or you could make Air Fryer Carrots if you are making a smaller batch as well.

Storage

Leftover glazed carrots can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or I like to put them in a skillet to gently reheat and give them just a little bit of texture.

These are not the best to freeze, so I would only make what you can eat in a few days. They are great for meal prep for the week as well, but not after they have been frozen.

More Easy Side Dish Recipes

• Brown Rice Salad
• Crispy Smashed Potatoes
• Homemade Hawaiian Rolls
• Slow Cooker Baked Potato
• Roasted Edamame