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Instructions
1
Add all of your carrots and water to the instant pot. Close the lid on your instant pot and close the valve by pushing it away from you.
2
Set your instant pot to high pressure for four minutes.
3
Once your four minutes is up, do a manual release by Bringing the valve towards you. Drain the water from your instant pot and remove carrots. Set aside.
4
Press cancel on your instant pot and then press sauté mode. Add your sugar butter and salt. Continue to mix until the butter is completely melted.
5
Add your carrots to your butter and sugar mixture. Stir well and then serve! If you choose to make more servings keep the Pressure Cook time the same but multiply the ingredients.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Use Natural Release for Tender Results 🫗Allow the Instant Pot to naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before quick-releasing to keep carrots intact and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Caramelize the Glaze Post-Cooking 🍯Use the sauté function after cooking to reduce the braising liquid and deepen the brown sugar glaze for a richer, more concentrated flavor and glossy finish.
- Size Your Carrots Uniformly 🥕Cut baby carrots lengthwise if they're large, or halve them to ensure even cooking and consistent tenderness throughout the batch.
- Brown Butter for Enhanced Flavor 🧈Toast the butter in the Instant Pot before adding other ingredients to develop nutty, complex notes that elevate the entire glaze.
- Add Finishing Spices at the End ✨Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or fresh thyme after cooking to add sophisticated depth without overwhelming the delicate carrot flavor.
Recipe Facts
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Vegetarian
Gluten Free
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