Here’s a simple and delicious Slow Cooker Amish Honey-Glazed Carrots recipe — perfect as a sweet and tender side dish.
🥕 Slow Cooker Amish Honey-Glazed Carrots
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
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2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1–2 inch pieces (baby carrots work too)
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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¼ cup honey
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2 tbsp brown sugar (optional for extra sweetness)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, for richer flavor)
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1–2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Prep carrots
Peel and cut carrots into uniform pieces so they cook evenly. -
Mix glaze
In a small bowl, combine butter, honey, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and vanilla extract. Mix well. -
Combine in slow cooker
Place carrots in the slow cooker. Pour glaze over the carrots and toss until evenly coated. -
Cook
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Low heat: 3–4 hours
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High heat: 1.5–2 hours
Carrots should be tender but not mushy.
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Finish & serve
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
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Serve warm as a side dish.
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Tips & Variations
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For a richer flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the glaze.
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Use maple syrup instead of honey for a slightly different sweetness.
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If you prefer glossy carrots, stir in 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1–2 tsp water at the end and cook on high for 10 minutes to thicken the glaze.
💡 Pro Tip: This dish keeps well in the fridge for 2–3 days — just reheat gently before serving.
If you want, I can also make a lighter, low-calorie version of this Amish honey-glazed carrots recipe that keeps all the flavor but reduces sugar and butter.
Do you want me to do that?
