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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carrot Cake-Inspired Fruit Spread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 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 2%
- Protein 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 11.47 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 10.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 73.23 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 59.57 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 13.31 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
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.
- Is Carrot Cake-Inspired Fruit Spread healthy?
- Carrot Cake-Inspired Fruit Spread has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 45.31 calories and 0.42 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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