Iranian Orange Carrot Jam

Step 1: Brush the oranges under hot water; dry them.

Step 2: Cut the zest into thin strips; blanch zest for 3 minutes in boiling water; change water; boil again; it removes bitterness.

Step 3: In a large bowl place zests in sugar; add orange flower water. Set overnight.

Step 4: The 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.

Step 5: Meanwhile, finely grate carrots; add to orange mixture; cook 5 minutes; remove from heat; let cool to room temperature.

Step 6: On third day grind saffron with sugar; grind to a powder (I would use powdered sugar with turmeric).

Step 7: Add 3 tablespoons hot water; pour over mixture, then bring to a boil a final time; skim foam.

Step 8: Pour into hot sterile jars.