Slow Cooker Candied Carrots Food

SLOW COOKER CANDIED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place the carrots in the slow cooker.
• Sprinkle the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg. and salt.
• Pour in the water and stir.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
• Serve and enjoy!

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.

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.

SLOW-COOKED WHOLE CARROTS (COOK'S ILLUSTRATED)

Steps:

• Cut a 12 inch circle from the parchment paper. Cut a small circle in the center Choose carrots that measure 3/4 to 1 1/4 in across the thickest end.
• Bring water, butter and salt to a simmer in a 12-inch skillet over high heat.
• Remove from heat, add carrots in a single layer, and place parchment round on top of the carrots. Cover skillet with lid and let stand for 20 minutes.
• Remove lid from skillet, leaving the parchment round in place, and bring to a simmer over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until almost all water has evaporated and carrots are very tender, about 45 minutes. Discard parchment round.
• Increase heat to medium-high, and continue to cook caarrots, shaking pan frequently, until they are lightly glazed and no water remains in skillet, 2 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer to platter and serve.