This vibrant Zucchini Jam transforms humble garden vegetables into a luscious, tropical-inspired preserve. By blending grated zucchini with crushed pineapple and apricot gelatin, you create a spread that is surprisingly sweet, tangy, and visually stunning with its bright orange hue. The texture is smooth and spreadable, making it an excellent topping for toast, biscuits, or pancakes. It is also a wonderful addition to cheese boards or as a glaze for grilled meats. This recipe is perfect for preserving the bounty of late-summer squash harvests. The combination of fruit and vegetable creates a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and unique. Ideal for gifting or enjoying at breakfast, this jam captures the essence of home-style cooking with a creative twist.
Zucchini Jam
Description
This vibrant Zucchini Jam transforms humble garden vegetables into a luscious, tropical-inspired preserve. By blending grated zucchini with crushed pineapple and apricot gelatin, you create a spread that is surprisingly sweet, tangy, and visually stunning with its bright orange hue. The texture is smooth and spreadable, making it an excellent topping for toast, biscuits, or pancakes. It is also a wonderful addition to cheese boards or as a glaze for grilled meats. This recipe is perfect for preserving the bounty of late-summer squash harvests. The combination of fruit and vegetable creates a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and unique. Ideal for gifting or enjoying at breakfast, this jam captures the essence of home-style cooking with a creative twist.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine grated zucchini and water in a large pot.
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Bring to a boil and cook until the zucchini is soft.
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Stir in the Sure-Jell pectin and return to a hard, rolling boil.
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Add the sugar and crushed pineapple all at once.
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Boil rapidly for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Remove the pot from the heat.
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Stir in the apricot Jello until fully dissolved.
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Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars.
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Seal the jars according to canning guidelines.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1456.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.0g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 36.5mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 369.9g124%
- Dietary Fiber 11.2g45%
- Sugars 353.9g
- Protein 8.0g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
You can reduce the sugar content by using Sure-Jell Light instead of regular pectin, using only 3 1/2 cups of sugar.
The resulting jam has a vibrant orange color and a distinct apricot-pineapple flavor profile.
Ensure jars are properly sterilized before filling to ensure safe preservation.
If you do not enjoy the taste of apricots or pineapple, this recipe may not be to your liking.
