Currant Jam with Carrots
Currant jam with carrots is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the jam category. Try this and other recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 300 g red currants
- 800 g carrots
- 3 untreated oranges
- 500 g gelatin sugar (2:1)
Instructions
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Step 1
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Wash the berries, drain well or pat dry with kitchen paper. Use a fork to separate the berries from the stems.
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Peel and grate the carrots finely on a kitchen grater.
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Add the grated carrots to a pot and sauté briefly while stirring.
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Step 4/5/6
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Add the currants and sugar, mix well.
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Squeeze the oranges, add the juice and bring to a boil.
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Simmer for 4 minutes with constant stirring to prevent overflow.
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Step 9
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Perform a gel test: drop a spoonful of hot jam onto a cold plate, wait briefly. If it runs when tilted, continue cooking; if firm, transfer immediately into well-rinsed jars. Seal tightly, place upside down for about 10 minutes, then cool completely.
