Description
Classic Amish-style glazed carrots made effortless in the slow cooker. Tender coins simmer in a honey–butter–thyme glaze with a hint of cinnamon and a splash of apple cider vinegar for balance. A kid-friendly, holiday-worthy side you can set and forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (rounds or bias-cut)
- 1/4 cup honey (raw or clover)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (freshly cracked preferred)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Carrots: Peel and cut carrots into uniform 1-inch pieces. Add to the slow cooker.
- Whisk Glaze: In a bowl, whisk honey, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Coat & Cook: Pour glaze over carrots and toss to coat. Cover and cook on LOW 4–5 hours, until fork-tender. Stir once halfway through.
- Finish: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 300 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 1 g
Keywords: Slow Cooker Amish Glazed