Moraba Havij

Aka Iranian Carrot Jam

Many might find a carrot jam scary, but that is because they are weenies. I, on the other hand, am not a weenie. This Moraba Havij (carrot jam) recipe is a refreshing break from western berry jams. With its cardamon and sweet carrot cake-like flavor, it is a jam I have been addicted to since I was a kid.

Ingredients:

• 5 cups shredded carrots

• 3 cups water

• 3/4 cup white sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp orange zest

• 1 tsp ground cardamom

• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 tbsp rose water

Directions:

1. Mix together carrots and water in a pot over medium-high heat, and boil for 10 minutes.

2. Add in all remaining ingredients other than the rose water and continue to boil for another 20 minutes.

3. Mix in rose water, and cook for five more minutes.

4. Enjoy jam warm or cool and refrigerate in a glass jar!