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Beet Jam
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Recipe by Juliesmom

This jam keeps for quite a long time and is a wonderful gift for friends.

READY IN: 1hr 10mins
YIELD: 3 quarts
UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition
  • 4
    lbs beets
  • 3
    lbs sugar
  • 2
    ounces fresh gingerroot, finely grated or sliced
  • 3
    lemons, juice and grated rind
  • 1⁄2
    lb almonds or 1/2 lb walnuts, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  • Wash and peel the beets.
  • Put them through a meat grinder or grate them.
  • In a pot, barely cover them with water and cook them slowly until they are tender.
  • Add the sugar, the ginger, the lemon juice and rind.
  • Cook until thick and clear, which will take about an hour.
  • Add the chopped nuts.
  • Makes about 3 quarts.

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