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Apricot Glazed Carrots Recipe

Fall in love with these incredibly tender and sweet Apricot Glazed Carrots! Slow-cooked to perfection, these carrots are bursting with flavor and are guaranteed to be a family favorite. The sweet and tangy apricot glaze is irresistible – perfect as a side dish for any occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 545 mins
Calories 120.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.2 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apricot Glazed Carrots

  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

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How to Make Apricot Glazed Carrots

  1. Peel and chop 1 pound of carrots into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Chop 1/2 medium yellow onion.
  3. Place carrots and onion in a slow cooker. Add 1 cup of water.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 9 hours, or until carrots are very tender.
  5. Drain any excess liquid from the slow cooker.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup honey and 1/2 cup apricot preserves.
  7. Pour the honey-apricot mixture over the carrots.
  8. Cover and cook on high for 10-15 minutes, or until the glaze is thickened and bubbly.
  9. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

93g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g

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