The Recipe Rebel / Side Dishes
written by Ashley Fehr
4.73 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Servings 10 servings
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Last updated on November 15, 2023
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Carrots cook all day in a honey orange glaze and transport easily in the slow cooker or crockpot!These glazed carrots are the easiest Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish!
We love serving these carrots with this Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe and this Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta!
Onemight say I’m not actually that adventurous when it comes to food.
Maybe you think back to some of the crazy combinations you’ve seen on here: BBQ Chicken Pasta or Grilled Pizza Kebabs maybe, or Apple Crisp Doughnuts. But those recipes are for carbs: pizza, pasta, doughnuts — I can easily get adventurous with my carbs.
With my veggies? Not so much.
I like to blame this on my Dad. He is a meat and potatoes kind of guy, and he likes plain cooked corn, peas or carrots just fine. Other than that? I don’t see him getting all that crazy with his vegetables.
And so here I am, and I also like plain cooked corn, peas and carrots just fine. I like bell peppers in my pasta and on my pizza, and in a soup, chili or casserole I will eat pretty much anything. But I don’t often experiment with the ways I cook my vegetables (which is probably why the amount of vegetable side dishes I have on this here blog is a little slim).
But I saw this recipe in a Cooking Light cookbook, and I knew how fantastic the honey and citrus combo is from this Baked Honey Lemon Chicken, and so I gave it a shot.
Friends, honey + citrus in any savory dish… just amazing. It’s like the honey mellows out the acidity of the citrus and it’s basically just perfection.
Around the holidays, with Thanksgiving and Christmas so close together, we always have a ton of potlucks and gatherings going on. I love slow cooker recipes like this because they’re (a) EASY and (b) they transport to potlucks so well, and you can just plug it in when you get there, wherever “there” is. Or if you’re the one hosting, throw them in the crockpot and forget about them while you cook the rest of dinner!
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written by Ashley Fehr
4.73 from 11 votes
These Slow Cooker Honey Orange Glazed Carrots are the easiest holiday side dish!
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ReviewPrep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Cuisine American
Course Side Dish
Servings 10 servings
Calories 113cal
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds baby carrots I used 2 lbs, and you can see there’s plenty of glaze
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
Instructions
Place carrots, juice, honey, salt and butter in a 4 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender (mine only took about 6 hours — if you used more than 2 lbs though, it might be closer to 8).
Stir in orange zest and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 113cal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 206mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g
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Meet Ashley
My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!
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Shelley says
Can you make these with hot honey?
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The Recipe Rebel says
Hi Shelley, you probably could, but I’ve only tested it this way. If you decide to experiment, let me know how it goes!
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Michelle Giroux says
Could large carrots be used? Just cut smaller? I just got a box of large CSA carrits and would like to use them.
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The Recipe Rebel says
Hi Michelle! That might work! Let me know how it goes!
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Marla Burrows says
My carrots juice in the crockpot. I followed the recipe and the timing. We love crockpots and carrots! Do you think adding much more orange juice would effect the taste next time? Thanks
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Ashley Fehr says
Hi Marla! I think you would notice if you added more, but if you like them a little saucier you can add some. You can also add a bit of water or broth if you just want more liquid.
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Kristine says
If you don’t own a crockpot how would you suggest I make these? The combo of orange and honey sound amazing!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks! You can definitely make them on the stovetop, just add the ingredients to a skillet and simmer until carrots are cooked to your preference.
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Sarah says
What is the green on top?
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Ashley Fehr says
Just some fresh chopped parsley for garnish!
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Traci says
Hello – I’m just wondering since you need orange zest if you can used the fresh squeezed orange joice
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Betsy says
Can I make these carrots the day before?
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Ashley Fehr says
I think you could and reheat them!I would probably reheat them in a pan rather than the slow cooker or microwave
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Darlene Schuller says
oh yummy, these look absolutely amazing! I will have to add this to our Christmas Dinner this year! Thank you so so much.
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Darlene! I think I’m going to be adding them to ours too!
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These glazed carrots are beautiful, Ashley! Holiday side dishes are my favorite and I love that you can make these in the slow cooker! The honey and orange glaze sounds absolutely wonderful!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kelly! I’m all about my slow cooker saving my sanity during the holidays!
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Honey citrus carrots sound like the perfect holiday side! Pretty too!
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I’m all about the slow cooker for sides for the holidays! in fact, I just made something today! I love these honey orange glazed carrots!!! delicious!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Alice! I hope you’re sharing yours soon!
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Giiirl, you are so right – honey and citrus in a savory dish is total heaven! And these carrots? GIMME! Love that they are cooked in the slow cooker too! You should totally venture outside of your comfort zone in the veggie department, because you KILLED it with these! Pinned! Cheers, dear! 😉
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Ashley Fehr says
Haha, thanks Cheyanne! Definitely not that creative but I’m still warming up to citrus in my savory dishes 😉
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Kim says
Can you use just regular carrots
Ashley Fehr says
Of course! You will just slice them
I love carrots, and I love how you’ve found a way of making them even tastier!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Marsha!
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Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
What a neat idea Ashley! I really love to use my slow cooker but you are so clever with all the different ways you use yours. Can’t wait to crack it out once we unpack and give these delicious carrots a go!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jess! Some days the slow cooker is all I can handle! Lol
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I just love carrots. When you cook them, it’s like natures candy! Can’t wait to whip this version up. The flavors sound amazing : )
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Natalie! Carrots are definitely one of my favorite veggies!
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Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
These look absolutely sensational. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner table.
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jocelyn!
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Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! It’s funny, I don’t like raw carrots, but I’ll scarf down cooked carrots! I usually glaze them with brown sugar and butter, but I’m sure going to try these! 🙂
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Ashley Fehr says
I don’t like raw carrots either! But I do love them cooked at any holiday dinner! 🙂
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Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
These would make a fantastic side at Thanksgiving! Orange and honey over carrots sounds wonderful. Pinning this to save for later!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jen! They were so much better than I thought! The orange scared me a little… Lol
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Glazed carrots are one of my favorite ways to eat them, Ashley! I love this slow cooker version. This would be perfect for Thanksgiving, and even better because of the orange glaze. Gives it such a flavorful and creative touch!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Gayle! I get so boring with side dishes, it’s nice to try something new every now and then!
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