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    Carrot Cake Jam


    Source of Recipe


    Marcie Dingerson

    Recipe Introduction


    Origins Unknown

    List of Ingredients




    1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
    1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped pears
    1 can (14 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
    3 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon EACH of ground nutmeg and ground cloves
    1 package Bernardin original fruit pectin--can sub sure-jel,or another
    6 1/2 cups granulated sugar
    2/3 cups chopped toasted pecans (optional)

    Recipe




    Combine carrots, pears, pineapple (including the juice), lemon juice and spices in a large, deep stainless steel saucepan. Stirring frequently, bring mixture to a boil; cover and reduce heat. Boil gently 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Measure sugar; set aside.
    Whisk pectin into carrot mixture until dissolved. Stirring frequently, bring to a boil over high heat. Add sugar. Stirring constantly, return mixture to a full rolling boil; boil hard 1 minute. Stir in pecans. Remove from heat; skim foam. Ladle into hot jar to within 1/4 inch of top rim. Remove air bubbles, wipe rim. Hot water bath for 10 minutes.
    Yield about 6-- 250 ml (half pint) jars

 

 

 


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