Sweet Seduction: 5 Homemade Jam Recipes to Try this Fall

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Orange and Carrot Jar

Not to be mistaken for marmalade (which includes the fruit's rind), this orange jam takes on a new twist with the addition of our fave orange veggie —  the carrot. 

Ingredients (for 4 jars):

• 2 large oranges
• 1 medium lemon
• 2 cups water
• 1 carrot 
• 5 cups white sugar
• Muslin bag

Instructions:

1. Cut the oranges and lemon in half and slice thinly. Reserve the seeds and tie them in muslin bag.
2. In a large saucepan, mix the fruit, muslin bag with seeds, and water and bring to the boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 min. 
3. Add the carrot, cover again, and simmer for 15 min. until the rind is soft. Discard the muslin bag. 
4. Measure the fruit mixture. For each cup of fruit mixture, you should have 3/4 cup of sugar. Place the fruit mixture along with the sugar into the pan again. Stir over high heat (making sure not to boil) until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil and leave uncovered, without stirring, for 40 min. The marmalade should have gelled by this point. 
5. Pour the hot marmalade into jars and seal immediately. 

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