Fresh, sweet, perfectly cooked, glazed to perfection and ready in minutes! These pressure cooker carrots come together quickly and deliver tender, flavorful results your family will love.
Buttery Honey Glazed Pressure Cooked Carrots
Simple and satisfying, these Honey Glazed Pressure Cooked Carrots are tender, lightly seasoned, and finished with a buttery-honey glaze. They pair beautifully with rice, roasted potatoes, or steamed broccoli and take only a few minutes under pressure.
Serve these alongside rice dishes, roasted or steamed vegetables, or your favorite weeknight mains for a pop of color and natural sweetness.
How It’s Done
- Add the carrots to the pressure cooker.
- Pour in the broth and seasonings.
- Cook at full pressure for 5 minutes, then allow a natural release.
- Stir in butter, honey and lemon juice at the end to glaze the carrots.
What You’ll Need
- Carrots – baby carrots for convenience, or peel and slice whole carrots into chunks.
- Salt & Pepper – to taste.
- Dried Thyme – or substitute Italian seasoning.
- Garlic Powder – or use fresh minced garlic.
- Butter – for a rich glaze.
- Honey – adds sweetness and shine.
- Broth or Broth Concentrate – provides flavor; you can use water plus concentrate if preferred.
Special Equipment
This recipe works well in an electric pressure cooker like an Instant Pot or in a stovetop pressure cooker. With an electric model, set the time and let it do the work. With a stovetop cooker, bring to full pressure over high heat, then time the 5-minute cook and allow the pot to return to natural pressure before opening.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Yes. Wash, peel and cut whole carrots into 2–4 inch sections so they cook evenly.
No. Both work well; the method for achieving pressure differs slightly but the outcome is the same.
Add more honey or stir in a teaspoon or two of brown or white sugar after cooking.
Use either broth or water plus broth concentrate. You don’t need both full-volume liquids at once.
Tips and Tricks
- If using whole carrots, avoid slicing them into thin strips—thicker pieces hold up better and won’t turn mushy.
- Drain excess cooking liquid before adding butter and honey for a thicker, shinier glaze.
- Adjust sweetness with additional honey or a small amount of sugar if desired.
- If you don’t have broth, plain water with a pinch of salt will work—pressure cookers require liquid to build pressure.
- You can double the recipe, but never fill the pressure cooker past the 3/4 fill line.
- Swap Italian seasoning for thyme if that’s what you have on hand.
Pro tip: Make extra and add these carrots to pasta, rice bowls, or salads to boost flavor and color.
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Pressure Cooker Carrots
Ingredients
- 16 oz baby carrots 12–16 oz bag
- ½ Cup Chicken Broth Substitute: ½ cup water + ½ tsp broth concentrate
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder or 1 tsp fresh minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 ½ Tbs Butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 Tbs Honey Add extra 1–2 Tbs honey or sugar if you prefer sweeter
Instructions
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Add the carrots, broth, salt, pepper, garlic and thyme to the pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
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Secure the lid and bring to high pressure. Cook for 5 minutes at full pressure, then allow a natural release.
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When it is safe to open, drain any excess liquid if desired, then stir in butter, lemon juice and honey. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If using whole carrots, keep chunks substantial so they don’t become mushy.
- Drain carrots before adding honey and butter for a thicker glaze.
- For extra sweetness, add a teaspoon or two of brown or white sugar.
- If you don’t have broth, plain water with a bit of seasoning will work.
- Do not overfill the pressure cooker—keep contents below the ¾ fill line.
- Italian seasoning can replace dried thyme if preferred.
PRO TIP: Make extra and add these carrots to pasta or rice dishes for added flavor and color!
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