
Carrot jam
- 750g carrots (peeled)
- 400g caster sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 lemons
Instructions
- Grate some of the peeled carrots so you have 50g of grated carrot. Set aside.
- Chop the rest of the carrots into rounds, then place them in a saucepan with enough cold water to just cover them.
- Bring to a boil, then cook over a medium heat for about 10 minutes until soft.
- Drain, then purée the carrots (I use a Nutribullet).
- Put the puréed carrots into a sieve (fine mesh strainer) and press out, and discard, any excess water.
- Weigh out 400g of puréed carrot.
- Put the carrot purée and the 50g of grated carrot into a large saucepan over a medium heat.
- Add the sugar, bring to the boil, and boil until you reach the jam setting point (105°C or 220°F), stirring constantly.
- Skim off and discard any froth that rises to the top.
- Allow the jam to cool slightly, then stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Pour into sterilized, lidded jars, seal, and leave to cool, then refrigerate.
You can also substitute the carrots for beetroot or parsnip.
Created by Chef Paolo Armani, Worldchefs, Ireland.