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Do you want to take your holiday meal up a notch without having to spend hours in the kitchen? With the Instant Pot and just 4 ingredients, you can cook up delicious sweet and tender Instant Pot Brown Sugar Carrots in just 4 minutes. This simple side dish is a must-make for your holiday feast. Carrots have long been considered a symbol of abundance and prosperity, and when cooked in brown sugar and butter, they are even more decadent and delicious. In this article, you’ll learn the simple steps that it takes to make these amazing dump and go Instant Pot Brown Sugar Carrots.

Instant Pot Brown Sugar Carrots

For the perfect side to your holiday feast, why not give your family and guests something a little extra special? While it may seem like a dish of this caliber requires hours of prep and cooking time, it can be ready to serve in just 4 minutes with the help of an Instant Pot. These Brown Sugar Carrots are cooked in butter and brown sugar, creating a sweet and tender side dish that is sure to dazzle. We’ll walk you through the simple steps it takes to make this easy recipe and you’ll be on your way to preparing a luxurious holiday dinner in no time.

These Instant Pot Brown Sugar Carrots are delicious and a breeze to make in your instant pot.

Ingredients

• 32 oz bag of baby carrots
• ½ cup of chicken broth, you can use water
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons of butter
  

  How to Make Instant Pot Brown Sugar Carrots

  • Dump your carrots into your inner pot
  • Add in broth, butter, and brown sugar.
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  • Lock lid.
  • Press the Manual button and adjust the time to 3 minutes.
  • When the timer beeps, do a quick release.
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  • Open the lid and stir.
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  • Enjoy

Instant Pot Brown Sugar Carrots

 One of my favorite parts of every holiday is the delicious vegetable dishes.  Brown Sugar Carrots are one of my boy’s favorites. I usually only make brown sugar carrots on holidays.  Now I can make them in 4 minutes! 4 minutes!

Dump and Go Instant Pot Recipe

This is what I would call a dump and push start recipe.  Just as much fun as a dump cake recipe. While you are here you must check out all of my dump cake recipes. A dump and push go recipe is a recipe that all you need to do is dump a few ingredients into your pot and push start.

It is as easy-peasy as possible, yet the taste is the same as a recipe that took much more time to prepare and cook.  

What Size of Carrot Do You Use

You all know I am all about easy. I reached for bags of mini carrots. They were quick to toss in and no prep was needed. Reach for organic, they taste so much better.

If you want a different cut of carrots, go for it. Or peel and cut down full size carrots. Either will work!

Candied Carrots Offer Sweet Flavor

I also call these candied carrots. With the brown sugar mixed with your carrots, it really brings out the sweetness. You could even pass on sweet potato casserole if you wanted a change. These remind me of sweet potato casserole just a different texture.

What Do I Serve With Brown Sugar Carrots

Anything! Make it for the holidays or a weeknight side! We love pairing this carrot recipe with ham, pork, and chicken. Any of your favorite proteins will work.

Can I Add Extra Ingredients To the Carrots

Of course! Add in some chopped pecans once they are done for a crunchy and sweet factor, crunchy bacon, a splash of orange juice, or a sprinkle of parsley. This recipe is adaptable so make it your own.

Can You Make Candied Carrots Ahead of Time

These carrots do taste best when served fresh. If you have to make them a day ahead, when ready to serve just warm them up in fresh butter and once warm serve.

Can I Make Brown Sugar Carrots in Slow Cooker

Yes. To make in a slow cooker add ingredients to your slow cooker and cover and cook on low for around 4 hours. You might need to do less or more depending on how it heats. Cook until carrots are tender.

How to Store Brown Sugar Carrots

Place in an airtight container and tuck in the refrigerator. You can keep these carrots for around 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave, or stovetop or even eat cold.

I find day two offers more sweetness to the carrots, so as it sits flavors blend more.

Easy Instant Pot Side Dish

This is one of the easiest Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes ever! Minimal ingredients, few steps, and a dynamic and flavorful outcome.

I can’t rave enough over this carrot recipe. So don’t wait and try it today and see how you enjoy it! We love it and have made it for years. Now with the Instant Pot, it cut down the cooking time dramatically!

For another delicious instant pot side dish, try my Instant Pot Stick of Butter Rice.  Or how about the most delicious Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.

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