Zucchini Canning Recipe Faux Zucchini Pineapple Food

ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Wash and peel the zucchini.
• [Optional] Cut lengthwise into quarters, use a spoon and scrape the length of the centre to scoop large seeds from middle.
• Cut into 1 to 2 cm (1/2 inch) cubes, or, shred.
• Add to large saucepan with all the other ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, uncovered, then reduce to a simmer.
• Let simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Ladle hot solids and liquid equally into heated jars.
• Leave 2 cm (1/2 inch) headspace.
• Debubble, adjust headspace leaving solids covered with liquid.
• Wipe jar rims.
• Put lids on.
• Process in a water bath or steam canner.
• Process jars 15 minutes for half-litres (pints.) Increase time as needed for your altitude. See table below.

ZUCCHINI CANNING RECIPE - FAUX ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Wash and peel zucchini. Shred or cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• Combine cut zucchini, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pan or stock pot. Bring to a boil and turn heat down. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
• Fill clean and prepared jars with hot faux zucchini pineapple. Leave a 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims, place lids on jars, and add rings. Process for 15 minutes or see above for high altitude times.
• When the time is up, carefully set jars on a towel or other heat proof surface. Let sit for 24 hours.

ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE (FAUX PINEAPPLE) U S D A

Steps:

• Mix zucchini with other ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Simmer 20 minutes.
• Fill jars with hot mixture and cooking liquid, leaving ½-inch headspace.
• Adjust lids and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes (add 5 minutes over 1000 feet in elevation, and 10 minutes over 6000 feet).

ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Bring juices and sugar to a boil.
• Add squash and simmer 20 minutes.
• Pack and seal in hot jars and lids.
• Makes 12 pints of crushed pineapple.
• May be used as you would regular pineapple.