Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots – tender sliced carrots coated in a buttery honey glaze. Easy, delicious side dish – frees up stove and oven space – perfect for holidays.
Every fall my oven roasted Honey Glazed Carrots recipe is one of the top recipes on my site.
For good reason – tender slices carrots coated in a buttery-honey glaze – even the pickiest of eaters love them so when readers asked for a crockpot honey carrots version, I was happy to create it.
Same delicious taste in a mostly hands-off version perfect for Sunday Supper, Thanksgiving or any holidays when your stove and oven are in high demand.
Why I love this recipe:
- Glazed carrots in crock pot may be one of the most underrated side dishes on a holiday table.
- Few ingredients and minimal effort – the crockpot does most of the work.
- Same flavors as my oven roasted honey glazed carrots but in an easier crockpot version.
- People are always surprised how simple this recipe is!
Ingredients needed to make Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots:
- large carrots
- butter
- honey
- fresh thyme
- garlic clove
- salt
- (optional garnish) fresh parsley
How to make Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots:
- Peel and slice the carrots into about 1 1/2″ chunks. Add them to the slow cooker.
- Make the brown butter (can be made a day ahead and refrigerated). Melt butter chunks in a large skillet. Foam will start to form and it’ll get light golden color
- When foam subsides, from heat, stir in honey, minced thyme, garlic and salt.
- Pour over carrots, stir to coat. Cook on HIGH 3 hours or until fork tender. Optional: garnish with fresh parsley.
Tips and FAQ:
- If the glaze isn’t as thick as you’d like, remove cover from slow cooker and continue cooking 10-12 minutes. Stir and (optional) garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Can I use baby carrots? Yes – leave whole then follow recipe as written.
- Can I roast these carrots in the oven? Yes – follow this recipe -> Oven Roasted Glazed Carrots
- Do I really need this much butter? Yes – butter gives the glaze a rich flavor you can’t get from olive oil.
- Can I use unsalted butter? Yes – use whatever kind of butter you normally buy.
- Additional (optional) spices: black pepper, fresh sage or dried thyme.
- Can I glaze other veggies? Yes – turnips and parsnips would also work in this recipe.
- How about a nut mixture on top? Sure – I’d suggest finely chopped walnut or almond.
Storage and reheating:
Cool carrots completely then store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
Best main dishes with carrots:
These carrots go with almost anything – starting with your holiday turkey. Here are a few other ideas.So many things, starting with your holiday turkey! Here are a few other ideas:
Air Fryer Garlic Herb Butter Turkey Breast
Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin
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Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
Equipment
- slow cooker/crockpot
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds carrots sliced 1 1/2 to 2" chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and slice the carrots then add them to the slow cooker.
Making the brown butter:
- TIP: brown butter cooks really quickly so it's helpful to have all the ingredients prepped, chopped and ready before you start cooking the butter.
- Cut the butter into pieces then add to a large skillet over medium heat. Stir slowly allowing it to melt evenly.. You’ll see the melted butter start to foam ~ keep stirring, watching closely.
- The foam will subside and you’ll notice a nutty aroma and light golden color.
- When the brown butter is finished, remove it from the heat and blend in the honey, finely chopped thyme, grated garlic and salt then stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture over the carrots in the slow cooker, give it all a good stir making sure all the carrots are coated then cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until the carrots are fork tender.
- OPTIONAL: For a thicker glaze remove the cover of the slow cooker and continue cooking the carrots 12-14 more minutes. Stir and (optional) garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with a drizzle of glaze over the top.
Done to perfection and very tasty.
Thanks so much Remo! I appreciate it. 🙂
Healthy Recipe!!!!!!!!!
. . . and delicious too! Thank you 🙂
Do I need to increase the cook time if I triple the recipe? Thank you!
Hi Carolyn – yes – I’d give it another 45 minutes or so cook time. — thanks for a great question! — Bernie