Crockpot Brown Sugar Cinnamon Carrots feature tender baby carrots covered in a deliciously sweet glaze. It’s the perfect side dish for even the pickiest eater!
I love a recipe where you throw everything in the Crockpot and after a few hours, you get a delicious dish.
These cinnamon and honey carrots are a tasty side dish that will make your Sunday or holiday dinner a little easier.
This recipe works because it’s:
- Very little effort. You’ll just need 5 minutes to get everything in the Crockpot and you’re done.
- Great for picky eaters. If you have a kiddo who doesn’t like veggies, I guarantee they’ll love these sweet and tender carrots.
- Perfect for holidays. This recipe frees up your oven and stove so you can cook other dishes.
- Easy to double! Have a big crowd to feed? Just buy a few more bags of carrots and you have an affordable side dish for your meal.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Place 4 cups of baby carrots in the Crockpot.
Mix 1/3 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of melted butter, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
Pour the honey mixture over the carrots.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours until they reach desired softness.
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
To make sure your carrots aren’t over or undercooking, you can check them halfway through the cook time to see how soft they are. Some slow cookers are more powerful than others, so this will ensure the carrots don’t turn into mush or are still crunchy.
If you want to thicken the glaze, you can use a slotted spoon to place the carrots in a bowl to keep warm. Whisk in 2 Tablespoons of flour to the sauce and let cook for 15-30 minutes until thick. Pour the warm sauce over the carrots and serve.
Try these substitutes if you’re out of certain ingredients:
More Like This
Looking for more delicious and easy side dishes? You’ll love these!
- Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole
- Pink Fluff
- Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes and Apples
- Zucchini and Yellow Squash Casserole
- Honey Butter Skillet Corn
FAQs
Yes!
You would want to get 1.5 pounds of regular carrots to replace the baby carrots in this recipe. Peel and slice the carrots and follow the rest of the recipe the same way.
I hope your family loves these brown sugar cinnamon carrots! If you make it, be sure to take a picture and tag me on Instagram with @ashcroftfamilytable and use the hashtag #ashcroftfamilytable!
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Crockpot Brown Sugar Cinnamon Carrots
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby carrots, about 1.5 pounds
- ⅓ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons flour, optional
Instructions
- Place baby carrots in the Crockpot.
- Mix orange juice, brown sugar, honey, melted butter, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the honey mixture over the carrots.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours until they reach desired softness.
- OPTIONAL: Use a slotted spoon to place the carrots in a bowl to keep warm. Whisk 2 Tablespoons of flour to the sauce and let cook for 15-30 minutes until thick. Pour the warm sauce over the carrots and serve.