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Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots

Name: Slow-Cooker Citrus Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4-1/4 hours

Makes

12 servings

Updated: May. 12, 2023

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 it until needed. Then just reheat it before serving! —Julie Puderbaugh, Berwick, Pennsylvania

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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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