Introduction

These Slow Cooker Amish-Style Glazed Carrots are a classic, comforting side dish made with simple ingredients and rich, homestyle flavor. Sweet, buttery, and lightly spiced, this recipe transforms everyday carrots into a tender, glossy, melt-in-your-mouth delight. Perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, potlucks, and Sunday gatherings, this hands-off slow cooker recipe delivers old-fashioned Amish goodness with almost no effort.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into chunks or thick slices

• ¼ cup butter (half a stick)

• ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but traditional in many Amish versions)

• 1–2 tbsp water (helps create early steam)

• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the carrots

• Peel the carrots and cut them into thick rounds or diagonal slices.

• Place them directly into the slow cooker.

2. Add the glaze ingredients

Add to the slow cooker:

• butter (cut into pieces)

• brown sugar

• honey or maple syrup

• salt

• black pepper

• cinnamon (optional)

• 1–2 tbsp water

No need to stir — the heat will melt everything together.

3. Cook

Cook the carrots on:

• LOW for 5–6 hours, or

• HIGH for 2½–3 hours
  until the carrots are tender and glossy.

4. Thicken the glaze (optional but recommended)

When cooking is complete:

• Stir everything gently to coat the carrots.

• For a thicker glaze, remove the lid and cook on HIGH for 15–20 minutes to reduce.

5. Serve

• Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving dish.

• Spoon extra glaze over the top.

• Garnish with parsley if desired.

Conclusion

These Amish-Style Glazed Carrots are simple, sweet, buttery, and full of comforting flavor — perfect for holidays, family dinners, or anytime you need a reliable slow cooker side dish. With only a few basic ingredients and minimal prep, the result is a warm and delicious classic that everyone will love!

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