Description
Mexican carrot jelly blends sweet and tangy flavors in a refreshing dessert. Smooth gelatin combines with fresh carrots, creating a unique treat you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (750 g, 26 oz) carrots
- 2.33 cups (450 g) granulated sugar
- 2 lemons
- 1 lemon zest
- 2 lemons juice
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and grate carrots, setting aside the delicate shreddings. Slice remaining carrots into thin, uniform rounds.
- Cooking Carrots: Submerge carrot rounds in water and simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender, transforming them into a silky, smooth puree using a blender. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate excess liquid.
- Mixing Ingredients: Combine carrot puree, grated carrots, and granulated sugar in a spacious saucepan. Bring to a vigorous boil, stirring consistently for 5 minutes and skimming away any foam that surfaces.
- Flavor Enhancement: After slight cooling, integrate freshly grated lemon zest and tangy lemon juice, ensuring even flavor distribution throughout the mixture.
- Preservation: Carefully transfer the warm concoction into sterilized glass jars, sealing tightly with pristine lids. Store in a cool, dark location and consume within one year to maintain peak freshness and vibrant taste.
Notes
- Grate with Care: Use a fine grater to create delicate carrot shreds, ensuring even texture and smooth consistency in your jelly.
- Puree Perfection: Strain the carrot puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove fibrous bits, guaranteeing a silky-smooth final product.
- Boil Precisely: Maintain a consistent rolling boil for exactly 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve the ideal jelly texture.
- Storage Wisdom: Use sterilized glass jars and store in a cool, dark place to preserve the jelly’s flavor and extend its shelf life up to one year.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 90 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 91 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg