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Preparation
2 hours
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Processing
1 hour
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Difficulty
Medium
Instead of making traditional coconut jam like every year to treat guests during the Tet holiday, you can make sweet, delicious, and visually appealing carrot jam. This article will guide you on how to cook simple, quick carrot jam that can be stored for a long time.
Ingredients for Carrot Jam For 3 – 4 people
Carrots 2 pieces Sugar 240 g
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Carrots
- You should choose medium-sized carrots that are straight and tapering towards the tail, with smooth skin, firm to the touch, and slightly hard.
- Select carrots that are bright, deep orange in color, with fresh green tops firmly attached to the body of the carrot.
- Do not choose carrots with wilted tops, bruised bodies, slimy areas, or spots of decay, and if pressed, they feel soft.
- Avoid overly large carrots. Carrots with thick stems and shoulders are older, containing more fibers and fewer nutrients.
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How to Make Carrot Jam
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Prepare the Carrots
Peel the carrots, then cut them in half, and use a grater to shred the carrots.
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Marinate Carrots with Sugar
After shredding the carrots, place them in a large bowl and add sugar, mixing well. Next, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it sit for 2 hours until the sugar-carrot mixture releases water as shown in the picture, then use a sieve to filter the carrots from the sugar water.
Note: If you are making a large amount of carrots, around 1 kg or more, it is advisable to marinate for about 10 hours or overnight for better flavor.
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Cook the Jam
Pour the sugar water into a pan and place it on the stove and heat until the sugar water thickens, then add the carrots and stir-fry. Turn the heat to low, continuously stir the carrots until the sugar coats them and turns white, then add a few drops of vanilla and turn off the heat. Continue stirring to allow the residual heat from the stove to help the carrot jam dry further.
Finished Product
The jam after completion has the fragrant smell of carrots and the sweetness of sugar along with the sweet taste of carrots. The strange and unique flavor of this carrot jam will surely delight all your guests.
How to Store Carrot Jam
To store carrot jam, first, spread the carrots on a large tray to cool quickly. Once completely cool, place them in a plastic bag, tightly knot the bag to prevent air from entering, and put it in the refrigerator for storage.
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In the past, if you had to dye red for coconut jam to make the plate of jam more beautiful, now you have the natural red color from carrot jam. So what are you waiting for? Let’s start making it right away! If you have any questions about how to make carrot jam, don’t hesitate to send your questions to us!
