Brown Sugar-Glazed Baby Carrots

These delicious glazed carrots come to the rescue when I’m preparing a special meal. They cook while I prepare the other dishes, and the slow-cooker simmering saves me precious oven space.

Brown Sugar-Glazed Baby Carrots

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh baby carrots
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until carrots are tender, 6-8 hours.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 144 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.