Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

These Instant Pot brown sugar-glazed carrots make a wonderful side to accompany any meal. They are an absolute must for your holiday dinner, and they’re really easy to make!

With Easter coming up so soon, and after you guys LOVED my Instant Pot buttered potatoes recipe I decided that it’s time to share this family favorite with you that involves carrots so it’s perfect for Easter. And makes a great side dish that will go very well with your holiday dinner.

Instant Pot Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

These candied carrots are so easy to throw together, they’re cooked to perfection in a caramel-like sauce. They’re sweet, soft and velvety and full of flavor.

I like to make these carrots when I’m cooking for a large group, the Instant Pot makes it so easy as it’s a dump and go recipe and can be left at “keep warm” setting until the carrots are ready to be served.

Recommended Tools

These are the tools that I’ve used to make these roasted butter and garlic potatoes:

• Instant Pot Duo 6 Qt 7 in 1
• Slotted Spoon
• Measuring spoons

How to Make Glazed Carrots in the Instant Pot

This is sooo easy.

You will need the following ingredients:

• Baby carrots – or any other kind of carrots that you like. I use Chantenay baby carrots, but feel free to use regular carrots and slice them. 
• Brown sugar – light brown sugar is what I usually use but I reckon that dark brown sugar works well.
• Butter – I used sunflower butter, but any kind of butter will work.
• Paprika
• Garlic – crushed garlic
• Salt
• Water – just 1/2 a cup of water is enough for the 6-quart Instant Pot
• Cinnamon – I add cinnamon if I’m making this for Christmas for that extra holiday touch.

Put all of the ingredients in your Instant Pot, then give them a stir and close the lid.

Make sure that your Instant Pot vent is in sealing position so that the steam does not escape.

Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes.

After the cooking is done, do a quick release. Open the lid, give the carrots a stir, garnish with thyme or parsley and serve.

You will find some liquid left in the pot, so I just use a slotted spoon to put the carrots in a bowl. Then I pour just a little bit of the sauce over the carrots for that lovely glaze and flavor.

More Holiday Sides

If you’re looking for more delicious and easy holiday side dishes, then why not check these out:

• Stovetop brown sugar glazed carrots
• Instant Pot buttered potatoes
• Air Fryer asparagus with mushrooms
• Smashed potatoes
• Roasted brussels sprouts with potatoes and cranberries
• Don’t forget to check out the rest of my Instant Pot recipes!