2 pounds of whole carrots, peeled and sliced into 2-inch pieces or thick rounds
1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup of dark brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup of pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Start by peeling your carrots and cutting them into uniform pieces. If you are using large carrots, I recommend slicing them into rounds or sticks about half an inch thick to ensure they cook evenly. Place the prepared carrots into the basin of your slow cooker, making sure they are spread out relatively evenly.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, dark brown sugar, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Whisk the mixture vigorously until the sugar has mostly dissolved and the spices are well distributed throughout the liquid. This ensures every carrot gets coated in that delicious holiday flavor.
Pour the glaze mixture over the carrots in the slow cooker. Use a large spoon or spatula to toss the carrots until every piece is thoroughly glistening with the maple and sugar mixture. This is a great time to ensure no dry spots remain.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set the temperature to High and cook for 3 hours, or set it to Low and cook for 5 to 6 hours. You want the carrots to be tender when pierced with a fork, but not so soft that they turn into mush. About halfway through the cooking time, give them a quick stir if you are home to redistribute the glaze.
Once the carrots are tender, give them one final stir to coat them in the thickened glaze at the bottom of the pot. Transfer them to a festive serving bowl and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. The green garnish looks beautiful against the bright orange carrots for a classic Christmas presentation.
