Orange Spice Carrots

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours

Recipe by Christy Addison, Clarksville, Ohio

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Updated on Nov. 10, 2023

To get my son to eat veggies, I mix and match flavors and spices. My slow-cooker carrots with orange and cinnamon won him over. —Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio


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  • For extra zing, top this recipe with a little orange zest.
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    Orange Spice Carrots

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    Yield:6 servings
    Prep:10 min
    Cook:4 hours
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    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds medium carrots or baby carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup orange juice
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1/4 cup cold water
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    Directions

    1. 1
      In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until carrots are tender, 4-5 hours.
    2. 2
      In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into carrot mixture until sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    Nutrition Facts

    2/3 cup: 187 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
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