These slow cooker brown sugar glazed carrots are one of our favorite side dishes! Coated with butter, brown sugar and parsley they are tender, sweet and full of flavor.

Brown sugar glazed carrots in a white bowl.

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Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

These slow cooker brown sugar glazed carrots make a great Thanksgiving side dish alongside a baked ham or roasted turkey. You could always make glazed carrots on the stove, but I love the simplicity of this crockpot version!

They are effortless, use only a few simple ingredients and are so flavorful. Crockpot glazed carrots are great for Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner or on any busy weeknight!

Cooking carrots in a crockpot results in the natural sugars to be released. The added brown sugar glaze elevates the sweetness but it never overpowers the flavor. A vegetable side dish that everyone will love, even the kids!

Ingredient Notes

Brown sugar and carrots in a crockpot.
  • Carrots: Your choice of whole or baby carrots. You can’t go wrong either way, but I personally love to peel and chop mine.
  • Butter: Grab the salted butter to use for this dish. It adds a richness to the glaze.
  • Brown sugar: This gives the glaze the perfect sweetness. Honey also works too.

How to Make Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Carrots

Showing how to make brown sugar glazed carrots.
  1. Prep. Peel and slice the carrots into 4 to 5 pieces. Cutting them on a slight angle gives them a bit of a rustic feel. Otherwise, cut them how you like! Place them into the slow cooker.
  2. Melt the butter. In a small saucepan, melt the butter. You can brown it if you’d like, which will give the carrots a bit more of an earthy flavor. Follow this by adding in the sugar and salt and cook to combine.
  3. Coat the carrots. Pour the butter sugar mixture over the carrots sitting in the crockpot. Stir well to combine, making sure all carrots are coated evenly. Cover with the lid and cook until tender.
  4. Keep warm. If you aren’t ready to serve them immediately, turn the crockpot onto the warm setting until ready. Salt and pepper to taste and add optional fresh parsley for garnish.

Cooking Tips

  • Thicker glaze. For an optional thicker glaze using all the remaining juices in the cooker, continue cooking uncovered until glaze has thickened up.
  • Make ahead. Make these ahead of time and heat through before serving.
  • Caramelization. For an added outer crispy exterior and nice caramelization, finish them off in the oven. Be careful not to burn them as the sugars will do that quickly!
  • Added flavor. Sprinkle some cinnamon for an added layer of flavor.
  • Variety. For even more added convenience, use baby carrots so that there’s no chopping involved. Or for a pop of color, use rainbow carrots.
Brown sugar glazed carrots in a white crockpot.

Storage

  • Store: Glazed crockpot carrots will keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.
  • Reheat: Place leftover carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook until heated through. You may want to make and add some extra glaze.
Brown sugar carrots in a white bowl.

Our family loves carrot recipes! Other favorites include balsamic roasted carrots, Parmesan roasted carrots and roasted potatoes and carrots.

More Easy Slow Cooker Side Dishes

Brown sugar carrots in a white bowl.

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

5 from 9 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
These slow cooker brown sugar glazed carrots are one of our favorite side dishes! Coated with butter, brown sugar and parsley they are tender, sweet and full of flavor.
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Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds whole carrots (can also use baby carrots)
  • 3 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar (or honey)
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper , to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley , for garnish

Instructions

  • Peel and slice 2 pounds carrots into 4 to 5 pieces. Place into the slow cooker.
  • In a small saucepan, melt 3 Tablespoons butter over medium heat. You can brown the butter for a nuttier flavor, if desired. Stir in 2 Tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook an additional minute.
  • Pour glaze over the carrots and stir until well coated. Add an extra Tablespoon of brown sugar if desired. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours, or until tender.
  • Turn the slow cooker to warm until ready to serve. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sprinkle with parsley to serve.

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Notes

Storage: Glazed carrots will keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 2 days. To reheat, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook until heated through. You may want to make and add some extra glaze. Unfortunately these do not freeze very well, as they will loose their firmness and texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 344mg, Potassium: 491mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 25434IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.