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Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots

These carrots are yummy and so simple. The recipe is from my mom, who tweaked it a bit to suit her tastes. You can make this dish a day in advance and refrigerate until needed. Then just reheat it in the slow cooker right before the party. —Julie Puderbaugh, Berwick, PA
Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots
Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4-1/4 hours
  • Makes
    12 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 cups frozen sliced carrots (about 48 ounces), thawed
  • 1-3/4 cups orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until carrots are tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until sauce is thickened, 15-30 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 136 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein.

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  • Cris
    Oct 17, 2019

    Love this easy and delicious sounding recipe. Can't wait to try this!

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