Zucchini Ginger Jam
- 6 cups shredded yellow zucchini
- 2/3 cup water
- 5 teaspoons finely grated fresh gingerroot
- 20 fluid ounces canned crushed pineapple (include liquid)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
- 1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
- Use zucchini that is young, about 10 inches long.
- Larger zucchini may also be used.
- Wash zucchini and then cut off both ends of zucchini and discard.
- Cut zucchini into quarters (length wise).
- Remove any soft zucchini meat and seeds from the middle and discard.
- Coarsely shred zucchini and add to a cooking pot.
- Add water and ginger to cooking pot; bring to boil and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add crushed pineapple including liquid, sugar and rapid boil for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Add lemon and orange powder; stir well to dissolve.
- Fill jars with a lid and store in refrigerator.
- You may also preserve this jam in glass containers and process in the regular way.
zucchini, water, gingerroot, fluid, sugar, orange gelatin
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/zucchini-ginger-jam-38885 (may not work)