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Canning Zucchini in Pineapple Juice
Zucchini pineapple is a unique way to preserve zucchini in a water bath canner. The result is a tropical flavored fruit-like preserve that's much like home-canned pineapple.
👥 48 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare a water bath canner before beginning, and bring it up to 180 degrees F for hot pack canning.
2
Wash and peel zucchini, then either shred or dice into 1/2 inch cubes.
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3
Bring the zucchini, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar to a simmer in a stock pot. Simmer for ⏱️ 20 minutes (this is not optional, it ensures the zucchini is fully acidified before canning).
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4
Pack the zucchini pineapple into canning jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. (Pints or half pints) Seal to finger tight with 2 part canning lids.
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5
Load the jars into a water bath canner and bring the canner up to a full rolling boil.
6
Process jars in a water bath canner for ⏱️ 15 minutes (below 1,000 feet in elevation), adjusting for altitude. See notes for higher altitudes.
7
Once the canning time is complete, turn off the heat and allow the canner to cool for ⏱️ 5 minutes before using a jar lifter to remove the jars to cool on a towel on the counter.
8
After ⏱️ 24 hours, check seals and store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator for immediate use.
9
Properly canned and sealed jars of zucchini pineapple will maintain peak quality on the pantry shelf for 12 to 18 months.
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Nutrition Facts
calories
72 kcal
fat Content
0.2 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.5 g
sugar Content
17 g
sodium Content
4 mg
protein Content
1 g
carbohydrate Content
18 g
saturated Fat Content
0.04 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.11 g
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