LOWER-SUGAR CARROT CAKE JAM

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Using Pomona's Pectin allowed me to make a slightly healthier version of this dessert-flavoured fruit and vegetable spread. Smeared onto waffles or cinnamon bread, it's a decadent start to the day!

Provided by YummySmellsca

Categories     Vegan

Time 50m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 packed cups finely grated carrots
1 1/2 cups peeled and diced apples
1 3/4 cups crushed canned pineapple, including juice
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons calcium water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon liquid stevia
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons pectin (this recipe uses Pomona's Pectin)
1 1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine carrots, apples, pineapple, lemon juice, water, calcium water, spices, stevia and brown sugar.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat, cover and boil gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine pectin and granulated sugar and whisk into the carrot mixture until dissolved.
  • Bring back to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat, ladle into jars and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.

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