Carrot Marmalade : FIG AND FAUNA
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Carrot Marmalade

by fig + fauna farm on 06/05/12

It dawned on me today - that if carrots were money, we'd be rich. Three long rows of yellow carrots that are nearly ready to burst out of the ground, wait just outside my kitchen window - and while I've been patient with these seeds-turned -gems, they now rest so patiently for me to make something with them.

I gathered the first large bundle of carrots last night, alongside my new favorite pals (three baby rabbits). While I rinsed them of the dark earthy soil, I began to plan a meal in my head. Roasting them came to mind... then quickly I second guessed myself. "Is that special enough for these carrots? There must be something more I can do with these precious carrots. After all, this will be the kickoff recipe to our abundant harvest!" I flipped through a few books and was taken by a recipe from 1861 in Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. Dear Mrs Beeton described it as a cheap substitute for apricot jam. But really, isn't the carrot far more exciting anyway?

                  
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This morning, when I brought the bright yellow jam up to my daughters bedroom, she asked her ritual mealtime question.."Mama, did we grow this?" I reply, "Yes, baby this is from our garden". She is silent, but I can see in her face that the confirmation brings such satisfaction to her heart.
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CARROT MARMALADE
You will need:
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Orange
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups grated Carrots
  • 11/2 - 2 cups Natural Cane Sugar
  • Pinch of ground Cardamom

Wash the lemon and orange well - using a grater collect the zest and juice. Put the lemon and orange zest and juice in a large, broad pot with the water and boil for ten minutes. Add the carrots, spice and sugar to the mixture. Continue boiling until the marmalade is thick and forms a sheet when poured from the spoon, about 30 minutes longer. Seal the marmalade in sterilized jars and process in boiling water for 5 minutes.

Notes: If your marmalade is not jelling, or you want faster results, go ahead and add 1/3 packet of standard jam pectin and follow method on the box.

/// PHOTOS BY ROSE E MARTIN

Comments (17)

1. dervla said on 6/5/12 - 05:18PM
Over here via Aran at Cannelle et Vanille. Your site is incredible and your photographs are just gorgeous! www.blogcurator.blogspot.com
2. Melissa said on 6/5/12 - 05:31PM
Would have never thought to make a marmalade with carrots! Is that a bed or swing in the pictures? Whatever it is looks amazing!
3. fig + fauna said on 6/5/12 - 05:42PM
Dervla ~ Welcome and thanks for the mention on your great site! Melissa ~ I was just as surprised about the carrot recipe! Cool right? My daughter has a bed that hangs from the ceiling ;)
4. Helene said on 6/5/12 - 07:42PM
What a wonderful idea, I can't wait to try it and have my son try it too! He isn't big on carrots, and this might just do the trick! Beautiful photography on your blog, very inspiring. :-) http://frenchfoodiebaby.blogspot.com
5. fig + fauna said on 6/6/12 - 01:58AM
Helene ~ Thanks for reading. Love what you are doing too. You have one lucky boy!
6. Michael said on 6/6/12 - 02:48AM
Amazing what one can do with a carrot! This was delicious, and will be a big hit!
7. {lauren} the talking kitchen said on 6/8/12 - 03:42PM
just found your site and WOW. I am in love. with your photography and now apparently carrots. thanks!
8. fig + fauna said on 6/8/12 - 05:33PM
Lauren ~ So glad you found us! thanks for the kind words :)
9. Sherry said on 6/8/12 - 05:34PM
I tried your recipe and love it!! My family couldnt believe it! thanks so much!
10. Jen <3 said on 6/8/12 - 05:37PM
I love your website! Can't wait to see what you post next!!!
11. fig + fauna said on 6/8/12 - 05:39PM
Sherry ~ so glad you enjoyed it! Jen ~ thank you kindly :)
12. Mary said on 6/9/12 - 03:25PM
Just happened upon your beautiful blog. Love everything about it. What a visual treat! I have been canning up a storm over the past couple of weeks. I will be adding this recipe to my list.
13. Sarah My Yellow House said on 6/9/12 - 03:53PM
I recently found your blog and I love every post. Your farm, writings and photos are just beautiful. I look forward to trying some of your recipes, especially this carrot marmalade which sounds beyond delicious. I always anxiously await your next post! Hope you are enjoying your summer...it looks like you are. :) Sarah
14. A Sweet & Salty Life said on 6/11/12 - 10:41AM
LOVE your farm :). Such delicious recipes!
15. Danielle said on 6/14/12 - 06:30AM
Could you tell me how much this recipe yields? I'm wondering how many jars I need to sterilize.
16. fig + fauna said on 6/14/12 - 12:09PM
Danielle ~ this recipe yields 3 250ml jars. thanks!
17. cluelessfoodie said on 2/1/13 - 03:27AM
I just found your sight and WOW! My husband, 3 sons and I on Long Island, NY and bought a "fixer-upper" house on just under an acre of property. My husband just finished an amazing renovation-addition onto our house and now it's time to get some top soil and start the garden, get more chickens, a couple of cats, another dog and maybe a goat if my husband gets his way! I'm nervous, excited, intimidated and so energetic to get it going, I'm certain that your site will keep me filled with inspiration like this fantastic Carrot Marmalade!


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