hg crock pot candied carrots

Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Sep 8, 2012

Mmmmmmm! Growing up I hated cooked or raw carrots (except Carrot Cake).

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prep time 15 Min
cook time 5 Hr 45 Min
method ---
yield 7 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup sugar free apricot preserves
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, not packed
  • 1/2 stick butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
  • CARROTS:
  • 32 ounces baby carrots (about 6 c)
  • 2 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • SEASONINGS:
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground

How To Make hg crock pot candied carrots

  • Step 1
    GLAZE: In a small dish, combine preserves, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt & nutmeg. Stir well & set aside.
  • Step 2
    Put all of the veggies in the crock pot & top with the glaze.
  • Step 3
    Use a large spoon to stir the contents of the crock pot up a bit. (Don't worry if the preserves mixture isn't completely distributed.)
  • Step 4
    Cover & cook on HIGH for 3 - 4 hours or on LOW for 7 - 8 hours.
  • Step 5
    Once the veggies are cooked, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water & stir until the cornstarch has dissolved. Add to the crock pot & mix well.
  • Step 6
    Turn off the pot & leave uncovered for 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Stir & add seasonings, to taste.
  • Step 7
    PER SERVING (1 cup): 102 calories, 1.5g fat, 286mg sodium, 22g carbs, 3g fiber, 13g sugars, 1.5g protein WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PLUS: 3

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