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My easy Instant PotCarrots recipe are a perfect holiday side dish! Using just three ingredients, this simple recipe for instant pot carrots is ready in only 4 steps and has an unforgettable taste. The best part is they’re done in 5 minutes.
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My recipe for candied carrots uses whole carrots with a glaze of maple syrup, green onions, and brown sugar.
The simple ingredients in this recipe come together to give the carrots so much flavor. Maple syrup, brown sugar, and green onions pair together deliciously in a glaze. In fact, it’s the same glaze I use for my Instant Pot Ham!
This is easily one of my favorite side dishes to serve for the holiday season. I love to pair these carrots with Air Fryer Ham. Candied carrots with maple syrup paired with the kick of sriracha from the ham is perfection!
These glazed carrots are just so delicious, my family and guests always want extra! Since they take hardly any time to make, I usually whip up a second batch.
FAQs
Candied carrots are the most delicious carrots you will ever taste. They are glazed with an amazing glaze made with brown sugar, maple syrup, and green onions. This recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite carrot recipe.
You can substitute baby carrots for regular carrots. They work really well on this recipe.
You can make them up to 3 days ahead of time. Glazed carrots will last about 5 days in the refrigerator when stored properly in an air-tight container.
Candied Carrots Ingredients
- whole carrots
- maple syrup
- brown sugar
- green onions sliced
How to Make Candied Carrots
- Stir maple syrup, brown sugar, and sliced green onions together in a bowl until thoroughly mixed together.
- Slice the stems off of your carrots, and then peel them. You can also use whole carrots that have already had the tops cut off.
- Place carrots at the bottom of your Instant Pot, then cover with the glaze mixture.
- Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. When 4 minutes is up, release the pressure, serve, and enjoy!
What to Serve with Candied Carrots
Best Ham Recipes
- Honey Sriracha Air Fryer Ham
- Instant Pot Ham Recipe with Brown Sugar Glaze
- The Easiest Honey Glazed Ham Recipe
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- Boneless Prime Rib Roast Recipe
- Reverse Sear Instant Pot Prime Rib
- Slow Roasted Prime Rib Roast Recipe
- Easy Standing Rib Roast Recipe
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This recipe makes a great side dish for the holidays. Pair it with my other Side Dishes for Ham, Side Dishes for Prime Rib or Christmas Side Dishes!
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Amazing Instant Pot Carrots Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7 whole carrots
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 green onions sliced
See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
- Stir maple syrup, brown sugar, and sliced green onions together in a bowl until thoroughly mixed together.
- Slice the stems off of your carrots, and then peel them. You can also use whole carrots that have already had the tops cut off.
- Place carrots at the bottom of your Instant Pot, then cover with the glaze mixture.
- Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. When 4 minutes is up, release the pressure, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- For spicy-sweet carrots, try using the sriracha honey glaze from our Air Fryer Ham recipe!
Trudy says
Can this recipe use the little pre-packed little carrots instead of whole larger carrots
Em Beitel says
Hi Trudy! Yes, absolutely. That should work just fine. Thank you for your question!
Theresa says
Are you referring to maple flavored pancake syrup, such as Log Cabin or Mrs Buttersworth? Or do you mean actual pure maple syrup.
Em Beitel says
Hi Theresa! Thank you for your question. Either will work fine – pure maple syrup or your pancake syrup! Please enjoy!
Yvonne says
If you make ahead what’s the best way to heat them up?
Em Beitel says
Hi Yvonne! I would personally heat them up using the warming function of the Instant Pot until they are nice and hot again.