How to Make Pureed Carrots for Carrot Cake

Make carrots blend in for a carrot cake recipe.

It's easy to cook and then puree carrots to the texture you need in no time. These are a good fit to your diet.
And, the carrots do not need to be shredded. It is not labor intensive and this whole process takes less than 15 minutes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Microwave or vegetable steamer
• Plastic wrap (if no steamer or cover); you can use steamer bags from Ziploc (follow directions)
• Fresh baby carrots (they should not have white on them, but look bright orange and have moisture on them)
• Blender or food processor(to get to puree consistency)
• Storage container or bag (if not using right away)

1. Place a small bag of baby carrots in steamer and follow directions on steamer for carrots. If not using a steamer, place carrots in microwavable glass casserole dish or bowl with 1/4 cup water and cover with plastic wrap (if no cover).

2. Microwave for about 7-9 minutes (test with fork, should be very soft but not shriveled). Stop after 6 minutes to check, as microwaves vary.

3. Place carrots and water into a blender or food processor and puree. You may have to stop and mix/pulse to gather up mixture from the bottom.

4. Ensure carrots are well blended and there are no chunks.
   
   Let cool. You are now ready to add the puree mix to your carrot cake batter. Enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• Use a baby food grinder, alternatively, after you've steamed your vegetables.
• Puree/blend until you achieve desired consistency. It may take a few attempts.
• You can use this to make other vegetable purees as well and add them to your recipes for added moisture, flavor and nutrition.
• Prepare and puree ahead of time, (consider a double batch) and freeze carrot puree for later use.
• Be cautious, as steam burns; use hot pads/oven mitts.

[MidniteWriter]

on 3/8/2009 Comments welcome!Please email me first if you'd like a link to one of your articles, and I will put your article in my resources section. Thank you!

[MidniteWriter]

on 3/8/2009 You can also put pureed carrots in other recipes to hide them from the veggie haters in your family - lol :0

[MidniteWriter]

on 2/27/2008 You can do this with other veggies as well. It will add extra moisture and nutrition. Do not be afraid to experiment. And, this is not just for carrot cake.