Iranian Orange Carrot Jam

Iranian Orange Carrot Jam

Ingredients:
orange juice, raw
carrots, raw
sugars, granulated
water, bottled, generic
spices, cardamom
spices, saffron
water, bottled, generic
sugars, granulated

Directions:
Brush the oranges under hot water; dry them.
Cut the zest into thin strips; blanch zest for 3 minutes in boiling water; change water; boil again; it removes bitterness.
In a large bowl place zests in sugar; add orange flower water.
Set overnight.
Next day add 2 cups water and boil sugar to dissolve sugar.
Remove the zests from liquid; set aside.
Boil liquid and cook 20 minutes; add orange zest.
Meanwhile finely grate carrots; add to orange mixture; cook 5 minutes;
remove from heat; let cool to room temperature.
On third day grind saffron with sugar; grind to a powder.
Add 3 tablespoons hot water; pour over mixture.
Bring to a boil a final time; skim foam.
Pour into hot sterile jars.