Citrus-Cardamom Carrot Jam
Citrus-Cardamom Carrot Jam blends tender grated carrots with orange and lemon for a bright, gently tangy spread balanced by warm cardamom. It’s glossy and spoonable, ideal for topping scones with cream, spreading on toast or crostini, or pairing alongside roasted meats. Serve it at brunch, afternoon tea, or as a versatile condiment on a cheese board.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Cardamom Carrot Jam, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the water, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, and the carrots. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender-crisp, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the sugar, cardamom, and salt until the sugar dissolves, about 30 seconds. Continue to simmer over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until thickened and a candy thermometer reads 220 degrees F (104 degrees C), 40 to 45 minutes.
- 4
Skim off and discard any foam from the top. Pour the carrot mixture into a 16-ounce jar.
- 5
Cover with a lid and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 4 hours or up to 3 weeks. Recipe developed by Melissa Gray-Streett
- Calories 86.46 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 7.02 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 17.64 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 46.32 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.49 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.24 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 20.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 281.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 60.55 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 1.39 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Citrus Cardamom Carrot Jam is made with 7 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Glazed Carrots, Granulated Garlic, Ground Cardamom, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 86.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Cardamom Carrot Jam made of?
- The main ingredients are Glazed Carrots, Granulated Garlic, Ground Cardamom, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Cardamom Carrot Jam?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 86.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Cardamom Carrot Jam easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Citrus-Cardamom Carrot Jam healthy?
- Citrus-Cardamom Carrot Jam has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 86.46 calories and 7.02 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus and Garlic, 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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