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Carrot Cake Freezer Jam Recipe

This incredibly delicious Carrot Cake Freezer Jam recipe, inspired by Ball Canning, captures the warm spice of carrot cake in a convenient, freezer-friendly jam. Perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or enjoying with cheese and crackers, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and yields 5 half-pint jars. Get ready to enjoy the taste of autumn all year round!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 86.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Carrot Cake Freezer Jam

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How to Make Carrot Cake Freezer Jam

  1. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine 4 cups granulated sugar, the contents of one box of powdered fruit pectin (1.75 oz), 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  2. Set the sugar/spice mixture aside.
  3. Drain one 20-ounce can of pineapple tidbits, reserving 1/2 cup of the pineapple juice. Set the drained pineapple aside.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine the reserved 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium), and 1 medium apple (about 1 cup, peeled, cored, and chopped).
  5. Bring the carrot and apple mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
  6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Add the drained pineapple tidbits to the saucepan.
  8. Gently crush the fruit mixture with a potato masher to your desired consistency (leave some chunks for texture).
  9. Allow the mixture to cool slightly for about 15 minutes.
  10. Add the cooled fruit mixture to the sugar/spice mixture. Stir continuously for 3 minutes.
  11. Ladle the jam into 5 clean, 8-ounce freezer jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top.
  12. Securely twist on the lids.
  13. Let the jars stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes to allow the jam to thicken.
  14. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

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