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A simple Amish-inspired recipe that transforms carrots into a tender, caramelized, buttery side dish using only four ingredients and a slow cooker.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Amish
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Add the sliced carrots to the slow cooker.
  2. Mix together the brown sugar, melted butter, and salt until combined.
  3. Pour the mixture evenly over the carrots.
  4. Cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours.
  5. Stir at the end to fully coat the carrots in the glaze.
  6. Serve warm with extra glaze spooned over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 3gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Cut carrots into uniform pieces for even cooking. Keep the lid on the slow cooker to maintain moisture and proper glaze consistency.

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