Ingredients

2 pounds medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted, optional

Preparation

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine carrots and apple juice. Cook, covered, on high until carrots are tender, 3-4 hours.

Remove carrots from slow cooker; discard juices. Return carrots to slow cooker. Stir in brown sugar, butter and salt. Cook, covered, on high until carrots are glazed, 15-20 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with pecans.