Carrot Cake Jam


 

ingredients


2 cups finely shredded carrots (4 medium)

1 cup finely chopped, peeled pear (1 medium)

1 15 – ounce can crushed pineapple (juice pack), undrained

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 1 3/4 – ounce package regular powdered fruit pectin (not instant)

4 cups granulated sugar

2 cups packed brown sugar

1/4 cup flaked coconut or raisins (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla


directions


In a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot, combine carrots, pears, pineapple with the juice, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Sprinkle mixture with pectin; stir until pectin dissolves.


Bring carrot mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Return to a full rolling boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Quickly skim off foam with a metal spoon. Stir in coconut or raisins (if desired) and vanilla.


Ladle hot jam into hot, sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims; adjust lids.


Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes (start timing when water returns to boiling). Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks.

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