Carrot Jam

As carrots are fairly sweet, they can often be used in sweet dishes with good results. One such recipe is carrot jam; this is a simple version from Denmark.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg carrots, peeled and finely grated
  • ¼ liter water
  • Juice of 4 lemons
  • ½ kg sugar

Procedure

  1. Boil the water and carrots until tender.
  2. Add juice and sugar, and continue to boil for a further 15–20 minutes.