Apricot Glazed Carrots
These adorable baby carrots are covered in a delicious apricot buttery glaze that will add some color to your dinner table and a burst of flavor to your taste buds!
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby carrots
- ⅓ cup butter
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup apricot jam
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅓ cup water
- fresh parsley (garnish)
Instructions
- Put carrots into slow cooker, add butter, salt, apricot jam, cinnamon and water.
- *Add additional apricot jam for extra sweet carrots.
- Cover and set slow cooker to Low setting for 3½-4 hours, or until carrots are tender. Stir ingredients periodically.
- Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Notes
Oven Method:
- Apricot Glazed Carrots: Add butter, salt, apricot jam, cinnamon and water to a small pot. Heat ingredients until butter is melted and ingredients are heated through. Pour heated ingredients over top of the carrots on a baking sheet. Set oven to 425° F for 15-20 minutes and then toss carrots and cook for a further 10-15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 15895IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
