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Sliced carrots in a crockpot with a wooden spoon scooping some out.
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Brown Sugar Carrots Recipe

Tender carrots with a silky, buttery, holiday-spiced sauce. This brown sugar carrot recipe deserves a spot on your holiday table.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. carrots
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter (one stick)
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Instructions

  • Peel the carrots, slice them in 1/4 inch slices, discarding tops. Add to the slow cooker. Add the water.
  • Sprinkle over the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
  • Add the brown sugar evenly over the top. Then slice the cold butter and add on top.
  • Cover and cook on high 3.5 hours or on low for 5-6. Cooking times will vary depending on the size of your carrots. Stir and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 19299IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg

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