Crockpot Cracker Barrel Carrots

 

Tender, sweet, and buttery, these effortless slow cooker carrots taste just like the beloved side dish from Cracker Barrel. They caramelize gently as they cook, making them the perfect hands-off addition to any meal.

Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 6 hours

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs fresh baby carrots

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pats

• 1 tbsp white sugar

• 2 tbsp brown sugar, plus extra for serving

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp salt

• ⅓ cup water

For Serving (Optional):

• Fresh chopped parsley

• Flaky sea salt

Instructions:

Instructions:

1. Prepare Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the insert of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Combine Ingredients: Place the carrots in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with the white sugar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and salt. Dot the top with the pats of butter. Toss everything together until the carrots are evenly coated.

3. Cook: Pour the water around the edges of the carrots. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the carrots are tender and glazed.

4. Serve: Carefully drain any remaining water from the slow cooker. Transfer the carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a pinch of flaky sea salt or an extra dash of brown sugar for extra sweetness.