Slow Cooker Citrus Carrots Recipes

SLOW-COOKER BROWN-SUGARED BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place carrots; sprinkle with salt, brown sugar and butter.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours, stirring after 2 hours, or until carrots are desired tenderness.
• Spoon carrots into serving bowl; spoon any sauce from slow cooker over carrots. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Stir before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

SLOW-COOKED CARROTS

Steps:

• Fold a 10" square piece of parchment paper in half, then into quarters.
• With the openings at the top and right sides, fold the bottom right corner to the top left corner.
• Make another smaller narrow triangle by folding the right side over the left.
• Cut off 1/4 inch at the bottom (narrow portion) to create a hole. Cut the top off at around 4 inches from the hole (for a 10" skillet).
• Bring the water, butter, thyme and salt to a simmer in a 10-inch skillet over high heat. Remove from heat and place the carrots in the pan in a single layer, alternating ends for a better fit. Place the parchment paper over the carrots, then cover the pan with a lid or a sheet pan and let stand for 20 minutes .
• Remove lid from the skillet (leaving parchment in place) and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until there is almost no liquid remaining, which should take about 45 minutes. Remove and discard the parchment lid and continue to cook on high heat until a glaze forms from the remaining liquid, just a few minutes longer.
• Season to taste and garnish with fresh herbs.

SLOW COOKER GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the carrots in a slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Pour the brown sugar mixture over the carrots and toss to coat.
• Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until carrots are tender. If you'd like to thicken the glaze, remove the cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

CRANBERRY APPLE SLOW COOKER CARROTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Soften butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
• When butter is melted, add maple syrup and sugar, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved and there are no clumps. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add cranberries, apple, and carrots, toss to coat completely.
• Transfer all ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 hours.*

SLOW-COOKER CITRUS CARROTS

Steps:

• In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until sauce is thickened, 15-30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.