Zucchini Marmalade

Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 02:01

Zucchini Marmalade

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Another great recipe from my cookbook.. Note I haven't made this yet but sounds so good..

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6 cups trimmed and sliced small zucchini

1 can (13 1/2 ounces) crushed pineapple drained.

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest + juice of 2 lemons about 6 tablespoons.

1 package 1 3/4 ounces powdered fruit pectin

5 cups sugar

2 tablespoons crystallized ginger

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1~In a large saucepan,combine the zucchini,pineapple,lemon zest and lemon juice.Bring to a boil.Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes,until the zucchini is tender but not mushy.

2~Stir in the pectin.Bring to a boil stir in the sugar and ginger.Bring to a rolling boil.Stirring constantly,continue boiling for 1 minute.

3~Remove the marmalade from the heat.Skim off any foam. Ladle into clean,hot half pint jars,leaving 1/4 inch of headroom.Using a plastic or wooden spatula,remove air bubbles. Wipe the rim with a clean cloth and seal.

4~Process in a boiling-water bath according to the directions for 5 minutes at altitudes up to 1,000 feet,10 minutes at 1,001 to 6000 feet and 15 minutes above 6,000 feet.

5~Let cool undisturbed for 12 hours. Label and store in a cool dry place.

Makes 5 half-pints jars

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Form our kitchen to yours..

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Enjoy!

sounds good....

Posted by sherry on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 04:59 - Link

I may have to try this.


Blessings,
Sherry
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Hi Sherry sounds pretty good... Let me know if you try it and how you like it..Thanks for stopping by..
Sister Brenda

Edited by haflinger on Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 04:16