Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

These sweet and savory glazed carrots are an easy side dish that requires minimal effort by utilizing the convenience of your Instant Pot!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Time to Reach Pressure 8

Total Time 21

Servings

2 pounds carrots peeled and cut into pieces that are 1 ½ inch long and ½ inch thick
1 cup water
3 tablespoons butter unsalted
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar light or dark
½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Place carrots in your Instant Pot and pour water over the carrots. Place the lid on and lock. The steam release knob should be set on "sealing". Cook on manual (high) pressure for 3 minutes. Quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Turn off the Instant Pot.
Carefully remove the inner pot (using oven mitts; the pot will be hot). Drain carrots in a colander and return the inner pot.
Set on the high sauté function and add butter. Once the butter is melted, add maple syrup (or honey), brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is combined.
Add carrots to the glaze mixture and gently stir to coat as evenly as possible.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley when serving, if desired.

Storage: Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
If using baby carrots: Use 1 ½ pounds of baby carrots. Cook at high pressure for 2 minutes and follow the remaining instructions.
For very tender carrots: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 2 to 3 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
This recipe was tested using a 6-quart Instant Pot.