Here’s a simple, traditional-style Slow Cooker Amish Honey-Glazed Carrots recipe. It’s sweet, buttery, and comforting — classic Amish-inspired home cooking.
🥕 Slow Cooker Amish Honey-Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
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2 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced (or use baby carrots)
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4 tbsp butter, melted
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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional but traditional in some Amish dishes)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, gives a warm flavor)
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Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the slow cooker
Lightly grease or spray the inside of your slow cooker. -
Add the carrots
Place sliced or baby carrots directly into the slow cooker. -
Make the glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together:-
melted butter
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honey
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brown sugar
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salt
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pepper
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cinnamon (if using)
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vanilla (if using)
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Pour over carrots
Stir to coat all the carrots evenly. -
Cook
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Low: 4–6 hours
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High: 2–3 hours
Stir once halfway through if possible.
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Finish
Carrots should be tender and glossy. Stir again before serving so the glaze coats them beautifully. -
Serve
Top with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Tips & Variations
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More glaze? Double the butter, honey, and sugar mixture for extra saucy carrots.
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Less sweet? Reduce the brown sugar to 2 tbsp.
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Add richness: Stir in 1–2 tbsp of heavy cream at the end.
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Savory twist: Add ½ tsp garlic powder or a splash of apple cider vinegar.
If you want, I can also format this as a printable recipe card, add nutrition info, or give you a version without added sugar.