Best Slow Cooker Orange Glazed Carrots Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER CITRUS CARROTS



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These carrots are yummy and so simple. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit to suit her tastes. You can make this dish a day in advance and refrigerate until needed. Then just reheat it in the slow cooker right before the party. -Julie Puderbaugh, Berwick, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 cups frozen sliced carrots (about 48 ounces), thawed
1-3/4 cups orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Minced fresh parsley, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MARMALADE CANDIED CARROTS



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My favorite way to make baby carrots is to steam them, then drizzle with an orangey glaze that makes them candy-sweet. -Heather Clemmons, Supply, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds fresh baby carrots
2/3 cup orange marmalade
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place carrots in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, 12-15 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine marmalade, brown sugar and butter; cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in pecans and extract., Place carrots in a large bowl. Add marmalade mixture and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ORANGE SPICE CARROTS



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To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My slow cooker orange carrots with cinnamon won him over. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds medium carrots or baby carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until carrots are tender, 4-5 hours., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into carrot mixture until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SLOW COOKER ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS



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Campbells recipe - Not enough space on your stove at the holidays? No problem, we've got you covered with this easy and delicious side dish that's perfect for entertaining. A touch of brown sugar and sweet orange marmalade enhances the savory flavor of Swanson broth and fresh sage. Carrots cook to perfection in the slow cooker and keep warm until ready to serve.

Provided by Kevin L.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 8 cups)
1 1/2 cups Swanson chicken broth
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage leaf

Steps:

  • Step 1.
  • Stir the carrots, 1 cup broth and the brown sugar in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Step 2.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 1/2 hours or until the carrots are tender. Stir the remaining broth and the cornstarch in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture, marmalade, butter and sage in the cooker.
  • Step 3.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes. Stir and season to taste. Serve immediately or keep on WARM for up to 3 hours. The sauce will continue to thicken on WARM, so add more broth, if needed, until desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.6, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 224.1, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11, Protein 1.9

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