Carrot Jam

Name: Carrot Jam
Yield: Makes about 2 quarts
Ingredients: Any combination of aromatics, such as cinnamon stick, whole cloves, allspice, star anise, black peppercorns, caraway seeds, or anything else you might fancy; Any combination of aromatics, such as cinnamon stick, whole cloves, allspice, star anise, black peppercorns, caraway seeds, or anything else you might fancy; Any combination of aromatics, such as cinnamon stick, whole cloves, allspice, star anise, black peppercorns, caraway seeds, or anything else you might fancy; Any combination of aromatics, such as cinnamon stick, whole cloves, allspice, star anise, black peppercorns, caraway seeds, or anything else you might fancy; Any combination of aromatics, such as cinnamon stick, whole cloves, allspice, star anise, black peppercorns, caraway seeds, or anything else you might fancy; 1 tablespoon liqueur of choice or brandy (optional); 1 tablespoon liqueur of choice or brandy (optional); 1–2 teaspoons kosher salt; Grated zest and juice of 1–2 oranges; Grated zest and juice of 3–4 lemons; 3 cups sugar; 2 lb carrots, shredded on a box grater or in a food processor fitted with the grater attachment; Any combination of aromatics, such as cinnamon stick, whole cloves, allspice, star anise, black peppercorns, caraway seeds, or anything else you might fancy; A few grates from a nutmeg

Preparation info

Makes about
2 quarts

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Flavors from the Farm

By Emma Hearst

Published 2024

About

Ingredients

2 lb carrots, shredded on a box grater or in a food processor fitted with the grater attachment
3 cups sugar
Grated zest

Preserve
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the carrots, sugar, lemon and orange zest and juice, salt, and liqueur (if using) and mix well. Let sit for 1 hour or so to allow the sugar and salt to penetrate the carrots.

Make a sachet of your desired aromatic blend with a piece of cheesecloth and twine. Tuck the sachet into the carrots and add a bit of water along with the nutmeg. Place over medium