Beanie
Lovin' The Homestead
Carrot Cake Jam
2 cups finely grated carrots
1 1/2 cups peeled chopped pears
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon cardamon
6 1/2 cups sugar
1 pkt Sure Gel powder
1 cup Orange Juice or Apple Juice
Put grated carrots in orange or apple juice. Add 1/2 cup water. Boil until beginning to get tender or liquid evaporates.
Mix everything BUT sugar and pectin in pan.
Bring to a boil.
Bring down to a simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every once in while.
Place mixture in blender and puree for 15 - 20 seconds. Return to pot.
***Check for spice flavors! Add more cinnamon or whatever your tastes desires. I added a dash or two more cinnamon and cardamon ****
Add pectin and bring to a boil.
Add sugar bring to a rolling boil.
Take off heat.
Fill hot sterile jars.
Put lids on.
Water bath for 10 minutes.
2 cups finely grated carrots
1 1/2 cups peeled chopped pears
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon cardamon
6 1/2 cups sugar
1 pkt Sure Gel powder
1 cup Orange Juice or Apple Juice
Put grated carrots in orange or apple juice. Add 1/2 cup water. Boil until beginning to get tender or liquid evaporates.
Mix everything BUT sugar and pectin in pan.
Bring to a boil.
Bring down to a simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every once in while.
Place mixture in blender and puree for 15 - 20 seconds. Return to pot.
***Check for spice flavors! Add more cinnamon or whatever your tastes desires. I added a dash or two more cinnamon and cardamon ****
Add pectin and bring to a boil.
Add sugar bring to a rolling boil.
Take off heat.
Fill hot sterile jars.
Put lids on.
Water bath for 10 minutes.
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