Iranian Orange Carrot Jam

Iranian Orange Carrot Jam


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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