Description
This Instant Pot Glazed Carrots recipe delivers tender, sweet, and buttery baby carrots in just minutes. Utilizing the pressure cooking feature of the Instant Pot, the carrots cook quickly and retain their natural flavor before being coated in a rich, brown sugar glaze. Perfect as a simple, comforting side dish that complements any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 1 lb. baby carrots
Glaze
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare and pressure cook carrots: Add the baby carrots and 1/2 cup of water into the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and ensure the valve is set to the sealed position by pushing it away from you.
- Set pressure cooking: Program the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 4 minutes to tenderize the carrots perfectly.
- Release pressure and drain: Once the cooking time is complete, manually release the pressure by bringing the valve toward you. Carefully remove the lid, drain the water from the pot, and transfer the cooked carrots to a bowl. Set aside.
- Make the glaze: Cancel the pressure cook setting and switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the brown sugar, butter, and salt to the pot. Stir continuously until the butter has fully melted and the mixture is well combined.
- Combine and serve: Return the cooked carrots to the pot with the glaze. Toss well to coat the carrots evenly in the buttery sugar mixture. Serve warm as a delicious glazed vegetable side dish. For larger servings, keep pressure cooking time constant and multiply ingredients proportionally.
Notes
- Ensure the Instant Pot valve is sealed tightly to build pressure correctly.
- Use baby carrots for even cooking and natural sweetness.
- You can substitute brown sugar with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust salt to taste based on dietary preferences.
- Do not increase the pressure cook time when multiplying the recipe; just scale ingredients accordingly.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine or oil.
