Beet Jam

Juliesmom's Note:

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

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Yield: 3 quarts

• 4 lbs beets
• 3 lbs sugar
• 2 ounces fresh gingerroot , finely grated or sliced
• 3 lemons , juice and grated rind
• ½ lb almonds or ½ lb walnuts , chopped

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Chef Rainbow]

I finally tried it - As you say it was great! The person who gave me information on the weights and measures - thank you also!