Carrot Cake Jam

  • 6

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 c. carrots, peeled and shredded
  • 1-1/2 c. pears, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 14-oz. can crushed pineapple
  • 3 T. lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 t. cinnamon
  • 1 t. nutmeg
  • 1 t. ground cloves
  • 3-oz. pouch liquid pectin
  • 6-1/2 c. sugar
  • 6 1/2-pint canning jars and lids, sterilized

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients except sugar and pectin in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pectin and return to a boil. Stir in sugar; bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Wipe rims; secure with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Set jars on towels to cool; check for seals.

Makes 6 jars.