Carrot Cake Freezer Jam - Great Christmas Gift!

I posted this awhile ago with What to do with a Bag of Carrots. But I thought it was worth mentioning again since it was SOOOOO good, and would make such a nice homemade gift! It even tastes kind of Christmasy. :)

Carrot Cake Freezer Jam

I just happened upon this recipe. They said it was an award winner so I gave it a go. It's AMAZING! It never lasts long at our house.

1 1/2 c sugar

1 package ball simple creation freezer jam pectin

1/2 t ground cinnamon

1/4 t ground cloves (the only ingredient I didn't already have)

1/4 t ground nutmeg

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice

2 c shredded carrots (about 3)

2 c chopped apples (about 1 large, I also peeled mine)

Stir sugar, pectin cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until well blended and set aside.

Drain pineapple, reserve 1/2 cup pineapple juice, set aside

Combine juice, carrots, and apples in a medium saucepan

Bring to boil, stirring occasionally

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes

Add pineapple

Transfer into blender (half at a time) this is much easier than using a potato masher!!

Let cool 15 minutes

Add pectin mixture to fruit

Stir 3 minutes

Ladle jam into jars to fill line

Let stand until thickened - 30 minutes

Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze for a year!

Makes 40 ounces

This is seriously good! Slap a bow on it and it's an awesome gift!

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