Carrot Cake-Inspired Fruit Spread
Carrot Cake-Inspired Fruit Spread blends tender shredded carrots with orange, pineapple, and warm baking spices for a bright, jammy treat. It tastes softly sweet with hints of cinnamon and ginger, balanced by citrus zest and a touch of vanilla. Serve on toast, swirl into yogurt or oatmeal, or pair with soft cheeses for brunch or an afternoon snack.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the carrots and orange juice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, until the carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar, pineapple, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- 4
Keep simmering, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has cooked off, 20 minutes. Take off the heat and let sit to cool slightly, 10 minutes.
- 5
Mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- 6
Transfer to a food processor. Cover and process until very finely chopped and the mixture reaches a spreadable texture.
- 7
Spoon into two half-pint jars. Cover and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Calories 45.31 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.42 g Low Source
- Carbs 11.47 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.1 mg Low Source
- Sodium 6.6 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.33 g Low Source
- Sugar 10.16 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 6.48 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.11 mg Low Source
- Potassium 73.23 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 150.62 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 6.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Carrot Cake Inspired Fruit Spread is an American breakfast recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Crushed Pineapple, Dried Orange Peel, and Golden Raisin. Each serving provides about 45.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carrot Cake-Inspired Fruit Spread?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or side dish or snack.
- What is Carrot Cake-Inspired Fruit Spread made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Crushed Pineapple, Dried Orange Peel, Golden Raisin, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carrot Cake-Inspired Fruit Spread?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 45.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carrot Cake-Inspired Fruit Spread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
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