Canadian Spiced Carrot Jam Food

CARROT JAM

Steps:

• Peel and grate a carrot to total 1/2 cup (50g) grated. Set aside.
• With the rest of the carrots, peel them and chop into rounds.
• Put in a saucepan and add enough water to just cover them and cook for 10 minutes or until soft, then drain.
• Puree the cooked carrots with a blender or immersion hand blender. If necessary, put the pureed carrots into a fine sieve and push out any excess water.
• Weigh out 2 cups (400g) of the pureed carrot and discard the rest (though it's great to add to soups, stews or mixed with maple syrup and added to porridge).
• Put the carrot puree, grated carrot and sugar into a large saucepan. Add the granulated sugar and, while stirring constantly, bring to the boil for five minutes. Skim if it gets frothy.
• Allow to cool slightly, then stir in the lemon zest and juice.
• Pour into warm, sterilised jars and screw on the lids. Store in a cool, dry place and use within one year.

CANADIAN SPICED CARROT JAM

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a saucepan.
• Slowly bring to a boil over medium low heat, stirring constantly. Then, stirring often, cook over low heat 30 to 40 minutes, or until mixture is as thick as jam.
• Pour into prepared jars leaving a 1/4" headspace.
• process jars in a
• boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Adjust time according to your altitude.

CARROT CAKE JAM

Steps:

• Place first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pears are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 8 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.