Canning sweet carrots is a great way to preserve the delicious flavor of fresh carrots and enjoy them all year long. This easy and rewarding process requires only a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time. Follow our step-by-step guide to learn the best recipe for canning sweet carrots that ensures they retain their vibrant color, natural sweetness, and crisp texture.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
GLAZED CARROTS
It's really a great recipe and perfect to have for picky kid eaters that don't like their carrots.
Provided by Canning Homemade
Categories Appetizer Main Course Snack
Time 1h10m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash and peel carrots. Wash again. Cut carrots into 3 inch pieces. Slice thicker ends in half lenghtwise.
- Combine brown sugar, water and orange juice in saucepot. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Keep syrup hot.
- Pack carrots tightly into hot jars, leaving 1" headspace. Ladle hot syrup over carrots, leaving 1" headspace.
- Remove air bubbles and wipe rims with clean wet papertowel.
- Add hot lids and rings.
- Process pints and quarts for 30 minutes at 10 lbs of pressure for weighted gauge and 11lbs for dial gauge. Adjust for altitude.
CANNED SWEET PICKLED CARROTS
How to make Canned Sweet Pickled Carrots recipe, just the right amount of sweet and tangy! These are water bath boiled canned pickled carrots.
Provided by Karlynn Johnston
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and rinse the pint canning jars. IF you can, keep hot until ready to use. - this can be done by placing them on a baking sheet, placing them in the oven and turning it on the lowest temperature.
- Prepare the lids and the sealing bands according to the manufacturer's directions, which should be written on the box or available on the product website.
- Wash the small carrots well and peel, if desired. I like them both ways.
- Combine the vinegar, water, sugar and canning salt in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil and boil gently for 3 minutes. ( you don't want to boil hard and boil off the liquid too much)
- Add the carrots and bring back to a boil. Then reduce heat to a simmer and heat until the carrots are half-cooked (about 10 minutes). If you want crunchier carrots, boil until the outsides are just soft ( so that they can still absorb the vinegar) and then remove.
- Divide the pickling spice evenly between the 4 jars, placing it into the bottom. Fill the still warm jars with the hot carrots, leaving 1-inch headspace. ( that's one inch from the top) Cover the carrots with the hot pickling liquid, leaving a ½-inch headspace this time around . Remove any air bubbles by poking a knife through the carrots and liquid and adjust the headspace if needed.
- Wipe the rims of jars with a dampened, clean paper towel and then place the two pieces canning lids on.
- Process the jars in a boiling water canner for the following times- feet are above sea level: 0 - 1,000 feet - process for 15 minutes, 1,001 - 6,000 feet process for 20 minutes,and above 6,000 feet process 25 minutes.
- Let cool, undisturbed, 12 to 24 hours and then check to make sure that the seals are set ( they will indent and POP loudly)
- Let the carrots sit for a good 3-5 days before eating but they get better and better the longer they sit!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 g, Calories 557 kcal, Carbohydrate 125 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 1389 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 112 g
CANNING SWEET CARROTS RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by AuntieLo
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Wash carrots remove tops. Peel carrots. Cut carrots to desired size. Carrots can be cut into lengths with small carrots left whole, or they may be cut cross ways. My suggestion is to not cut them too small. Carrots are cooked well in the pressure canner and they will get mushy if they are too small. Using a crinkle cutter makes your jars look very professional. Just for fun. ***** Do I really need to peel? All official directions I find say to peel carrots. None of them mention just scrubbing without peeling. (official meaning from state extension services) I can not find a safety reason listed. I believe that it is because carrots are a root crop. The bacteria that can cause botulism can be found in the soil so it may be a higher risk. You'll need to make your own decision as to peeling or not. I used to just scrub my carrots real good.... but I made the decision to start peeling my carrots. Love that peace of mind. :) ***** Canning Carrots: Hot pack or Raw pack?? Carrots can be raw packed or hot packed. I prefer canning carrots raw. I simply pack raw carrots tightly into hot jars leaving 1 inch head space. For a hot pack simmer carrots gently for 5 minutes then pack hot into hot jars leaving 1 inch head space. Add salt if desired. 1/2 tsp per pint, and 1 tsp per quart. Add boiling water to jars covering carrots and leaving 1 inch head space. Use a small plastic utensil or a bubble tool to release any air bubbles that might be trapped in your jars. Just run the tool down each jar moving things around gently so air will release. Optional sweet syrup. I used to can just plain carrots, but since I've tried this sweet variety... this is what I do most of the time now. Instead of plain boiling water add this syrup to your jars. 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups water 1 cup orange juice Heat ingredients until heated through and melted. Pour over your carrots to one inch headspace. Careful it is hot! Oh goodness is it good. Processing instructions are the same. Simply substitute this for the plain water. (and you can choose to add salt or not.) Wipe the rims clean with a paper towel or lint free cloth and place your lids. Which just means center the metal flat lid and screw your band down finger tight. For more details follow pressure canning instructions. Processing instructions pints - process for 25 minutes quarts - process for 30 minutes Be sure to adjust processing according to your altitude. For more information see this altitude adjustments page. Adjustments for Pressure Canner Altitude in Feet Dial Gauge Canner Weighted Gauge Canner 0-1000 11 10 1001-2000 11 15 2001-4000 12 15 4001-6000 13 15 6001-8000 14 15 8000-10,000 15 15
SWEET CANDIED CARROTS
These tender, vibrant carrots have a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness. It's a simple dish, but it sure makes carrots seem special.-P Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper; cook and stir until butter is melted. Return carrots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until glazed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, young carrots for canning. Avoid carrots that are old, woody, or damaged.
- Wash and peel the carrots thoroughly before canning.
- Cut the carrots into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Use a pickling solution that is made with a combination of vinegar, sugar, and water. The ratio of vinegar to sugar can be adjusted to taste.
- Bring the pickling solution to a boil before adding the carrots. This will help to ensure that the carrots are properly sterilized.
- Pack the carrots tightly into sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time. This will vary depending on the size of the jars and the type of pickling solution used.
- Allow the jars to cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.
Conclusion:
Canning sweet carrots is a great way to preserve this delicious and nutritious vegetable. By following these tips, you can ensure that your canned carrots are safe and delicious.
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