Sweet Carrot Marmalade - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups finely grated peeled carrots
    1 1/2 cups canned pears, mashed
    1 3/4 cups canned pineapple in juice
    3 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    1 (1 3/4 ounce) package regular powdered fruit pectin
    6 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Preparation
    In a large, deep stainless steal saucepan, combine carrots, pears, pineapple with juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
    Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
    Reduce heat, cover and boil gently 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Remove from heat and whisk in pectin until dissolved.
    Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
    Add sugar all at once, and return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
    Boil hard, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
    Remove from heat and skim off foam.
    Ladle into 6 (8 oz.) hot canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
    Wipe jar lips clean and seal jars with canning lids.
    Place jars in large pot or canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water.
    Bring to a boil and process 10 minutes.
    Wait 5 minutes, then remove jars, cool and store.

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