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CARROT JAM

1 lb (454g) Carrots 1 lb (454g) Sugar (approx. 2 Cups) 3 Cardamoms 1/4 Tsp Citric Acid PREPARATIONS: 1- Grate the carrots. DIRECTIONS: 1- Combine sugar with 2 cups of water in a pot over medium heat, stir until well mixed. 2- Heat the pot for 30 to 45 minutes or until thickened. 3- Add the grated carrots to the pot, stir well. 4- Continue boiling for 3 hours over medium heat. 5- Half way through, in about 90 minutes, add the cardamoms and stir. 6- Five minutes before it's done, add the citric acid, stir until well absorbed. 7- Turn off the heat, allow the jam to cool down. Keep in refrigerator

CARROT JAM CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Any recipe with carrots cannot be bad. After all, we've been advised to eat carrots every other day at school, home or continuously heard that phrase on TV. Carrots are the source of vitamin A. One carrot can provide twice as much vitamin A our body needs. Carrots are well and properly known for its benefit for eyes. It is also believed to be a factor in reducing the chance of lung and color cancer. Carrot jam is sweet and is high in sugar so we recommend to eat carrots raw but if you want to sweeten your tea, it's best to replace the sugar cube with carrot jam, and of course the homemade one. It's also a good sweetening for those who like butter for breakfast. 3.5 oz (100g) of carrot jam has 214 calories.