Zucchini Marmalade Recipe 🍍🥒
Overview:
Looking for a delightful way to utilize those surplus garden zucchinis? Look no further than this Zucchini Marmalade recipe! 🌿🍍 Blending the freshness of zucchini with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and apricot, this marmalade offers a delightful twist on traditional preserves. It’s not just delicious but also a heartwarming gift idea, especially when it comes from an 86-year-old lady! 💖✨
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 1/2 pints
Ingredients:
- 6 cups zucchini
- 6 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 can crushed pineapple
- 1 cup water
- 1 package apricot Jello
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a saucepan, place zucchini and water, bring to a boil, and let it boil for 10 minutes. |
| 2 | Add sugar, lemon juice, and crushed pineapple to the saucepan. |
| 3 | Cook the mixture for another 10 minutes. |
| 4 | Stir in the apricot Jello and continue cooking for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. |
| 5 | Pour the marmalade into hot, sterile pint jars and adjust the lids securely. |
| 6 | Allow the jars to cool completely before storing or gifting them. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 905.8
- Fat Content: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 80.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 232.2g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 227.9g
- Protein Content: 3g
Recipe Keywords:
Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Less Than 60 Minutes, Canning, Stove Top, Easy
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure to use ripe zucchinis for optimal flavor and sweetness.
- Adjust the sugar quantity according to your preference for sweetness.
- This marmalade can be stored in a cool, dark place for several months or refrigerated for even longer shelf life.
- Get creative with packaging and labeling if you’re gifting this delightful marmalade to friends and family! 🎁🏷️
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Zucchini Marmalade and share the love with your loved ones! 💚🍍