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Honey Butter Thyme Crockpot Glazed Carrots
Honey Butter Thyme Crockpot Glazed Carrots is made with carrots, honey, and dried thyme.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 180 min
- Total
- 185 min
- Original yield
- Serves 6
- Ingredients
- 5 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Choose the cooking schedule
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
Get to know the ingredients
carrots (peeled, trimmed and cut into 1.5 inch pieces)
In the method: Cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or until the carrots are tender.
honey
In the method: Place all ingredients in a 3.5 - 4 quart slow cooker.
butter (cubed)
In the method: Lightly shake the crockpot WITHOUT removing the lid as soon as the butter has melted (about 15-30 minutes into cooking), to make sure the carrots are all coated.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1.5 pounds carrots (peeled, trimmed and cut into 1.5 inch pieces)Ingredient note
Source: 4 tablespoons honeyIngredient note
Source: 4 tablespoons butter (cubed)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon dried thymeIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
To thicken the glaze, remove the lid and cook for another 10-15 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon from time to time.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the slow cooker and crockpot. Start with this step: Place all ingredients in a 3.5 - 4 quart slow cooker.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Check the slow-cooker setting and timing before deciding when to start.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook on HIGH for 3 hours, or until the carrots are tender.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Ingredient Notes: Carrots: I just use regular old carrots and peel/slice them. You can absolutely use frozen sliced carrots, or baby carrots instead. Honey: You can use the same amount of brown sugar in place of the honey, if you prefer. Butter: The butter is absolutely delicious, but if you’re fundamentally opposed to it, you can use your favorite heat-safe oil instead. Just a word of warning: Oils with a strong flavor will change the way this recipe tastes. Cooking Tips: Slow cooker size: Use a smaller crockpot – mine is just 3.5 quart. That way the carrots get a really nice glaze. In a large crockpot, you’ll want to make a double batch or you’ll risk a lot of burning. Cooking on LOW: If you need them to cook for longer, cook them on LOW for 5-6 hours instead of cooking them on HIGH. Double batch: To feed a crowd, you can double the recipe. Use a 5-6 quart slow cooker instead, the cooking time doesn’t change.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: savorynothings.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.