Carrot Jam

Ingredients 

• 4 medium carrots grated
• 2 cups sugar pureed
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind grated
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves ground
• 1 teaspoon pectin optional

Method

1. Take grated carrots, pureed carrots, sugar, lemon juice, lemon rind, cinnamon and cloves in a pan and bring to a slow boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, till the sugar melts and the mixture thickens slightly.
3. Add pectin and continue to cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens to jam consistency.
4. To test for doneness, put a little on a plate and cool. If it sets it is done.
5. Sterilize bottles in boiling water for half an hour and then dry completely.
6. You can do so in an oven. Fill the jam in hot bottles leaving a little space at the top.
7. Screw the lids and let them cool down to room temperature before storing.

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