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Carrot Cake Jam

Prep Time:

45 mins

Cook Time:

Serves:

8 half-pints

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About the Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained

  • 1-1/2 cups shredded carrots

  • 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled ripe pears

  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

  • 6-1/2 cups sugar


Preparation

Step 1


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.


Step 2


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.


Step 3


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.






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