This Slow Cooker Amish Honey Glazed Carrots recipe is a simple, comforting side dish made with tender carrots slow-cooked in a rich, buttery honey glaze that’s perfectly sweet and flavorful—ideal for holidays or easy weeknight dinners.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots peeled and sliced into thick rounds
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup brown sugar light or dark
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- 1 tablespoon water or orange juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thicker glaze
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Place the sliced carrots evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, mix together the honey, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water (or orange juice).
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Pour the honey mixture over the carrots and gently stir to coat.
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Scatter the butter pieces over the top.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, stirring once halfway if possible, until the carrots are tender.
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(Optional thick glaze): If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir it into the slow cooker during the last 20 minutes of cooking and cover again.
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Taste and adjust sweetness or salt if needed.
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Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.