Iranian Orange Carrot Jam Recipe

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Iranian Orange Carrot Jam
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Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 lbs oranges
  • 2 1/4 lbs carrots
  • 24 oz sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange flower water
  • 1 tsp cardamom seed
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Brush the oranges under hot water; dry them.
  2. Cut the zest into thin strips; blanch zest for 3 minutes in boiling water; change water; boil again; it removes bitterness.
  3. In a large bowl place zests in sugar; add orange flower water.
  4. Set overnight.
  5. Next day add 2 cups water and boil sugar to dissolve sugar.
  6. Remove the zests from liquid; set aside.
  7. Boil liquid and cook 20 minutes; add orange zest.
  8. Meanwhile finely grate carrots; add to orange mixture; cook 5 minutes;
  9. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature.
  10. On third day grind saffron with sugar; grind to a powder.
  11. Add 3 tablespoons hot water; pour over mixture.
  12. Bring to a boil a final time; skim foam.
  13. Pour into hot sterile jars.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1777.59 Kcal (7442 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.01g 0%
Sodium 363.78mg 15%
Potassium 2565.02mg 55%
Total Carbs 453.77g 151%
Sugars 406.05g 1624%
Dietary Fiber 25.51g 102%
Protein 10.22g 20%
Vitamin C 301.1mg 502%
Vitamin A 5.1mg 170%
Calcium 399.7mg 40%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 111.17 Kcal (465 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 22.75mg 15%
Potassium 160.42mg 55%
Total Carbs 28.38g 151%
Sugars 25.39g 1624%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 102%
Protein 0.64g 20%
Vitamin C 18.8mg 502%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 170%
Calcium 25mg 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 34.8
    Points
  • 48
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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