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Carrot Cake Jam Recipe

Carrot Cake Jam Recipe

Lipia
Carrot Cake Jam combines carrots, pears, pineapple, and spices, creating a spreadable version of the classic dessert. Cook fruits, sugar, and spices, then process in jars. Perfect on toast or as a unique gift, it captures carrot cake's essence.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Spread/Preserve
Cuisine American
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Grater
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden spoon
  • Canning jars with lids
  • Canning pot or large stockpot for water bath

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup finely chopped peeled apples
  • 1 can 20 ounces crushed pineapple, untrained
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 package 1.75 ounces powdered fruit pectin
  • 6 cups granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Ingredients: Grate the carrots and chop the apples finely. Ensure all ingredients are ready before starting the cooking process.
  • Combine the Ingredients: In a large pot, combine the grated carrots, chopped apples, crushed pineapple with its juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir well to mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
  • Cook the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots and apples are tender.
  • Add Pectin and Sugar: Stir in the fruit pectin until fully dissolved. Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil. Add the sugar all at once, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Return to a full rolling boil and boil for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  • Fill the Jars: Ladle the hot jam into prepared canning jars, leaving about 1/4-inch head space at the top. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth, place the lids on top, and screw on the bands until fingertip-tight.
  • Process the Jars: Place the jars in a canning pot or large stockpot with enough water to cover the jars by at least an inch. Bring the water to a boil and process the jars for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the jars from the water and let them cool on a towel or cooling rack.
Keyword Carrot Cake Jam Recipe