Carrot and Ginger Jam

A perfect combination in fruit jams for those who love cooking and want to innovate with different flavors. This is an exquisite Carrot and Ginger Jam, ideal for incorporating into a healthy and varied diet.

It goes well with crackers, toast, or whatever you like.

An easy and simple recipe to make at home, it’s an excellent way for beginners in the kitchen to start practicing. Even the little ones can join in these sweet preparations.

Let’s see below the necessary ingredients for this recipe and the step-by-step process of its preparation

Ingredients

• 500 gr. Carrots
• Fresh Ginger
• 250 gr. Sugar
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 3 Cloves
• 200 ml. Mineral Water

Carrot and Ginger Jam Preparation

• Start by peeling the carrots and cutting them into slices.
• Next, take the ginger and grate it until you have approximately 1 tablespoon.
• On the other hand, in a pot, bring water to a boil with cloves, add the cinnamon stick, and the 250 gr. of sugar.
• Let it boil over moderate heat while stirring a bit.
• Once the water boils, it’s time to add the carrot slices, the grated ginger, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 25 minutes. Always at moderate heat.
• When the cooking is complete, blend the carrots until you achieve a paste with a firm consistency.
• Finally, fill the jars with the homemade jam.
• Preheat the jars in a water bath for about 12/15 minutes to vacuum-seal them.
• Ready to use, these jars are in perfect condition to be filled with this irresistible jam, which we will use without delay for breakfast or snacks!

Recommendations

• A helpful tip to keep in mind when checking if the jam has reached the right consistency is to run a spatula through the jam. If it flows over the spoon forming a thin, liquid layer, then it needs a bit more cooking. The ideal point is reached when a thick drop slides off the spatula but does so heavily.
• Remember to place the jars in a saucepan for a water bath for about 12 to 15 minutes to vacuum-seal them.
• Another simple but effective suggestion is to properly label the sealed jam jars with the date of preparation and the main ingredient of the jam.
• A final recommendation is to store the jam jars in cool and dry places.