Saturday, September 10, 2016

Zucchini Bread Jam




This recipe was so different I had to try it. I found it on Reddit. Poster said it was a family recipe. 

I cut the recipe in half and also reduced the amount of sugar.
What is sweet to me may not be to you, so experiment. Sugar can always be added but not taken out.

Did not can this.  It's so good that I know it will be gone soon! 

Zucchini Bread Jam

6 cups peeled, seeded and grated zucchini
6 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pint crushed pineapple, drained
3 tablespoons Low/No Sugar Pectin mixed with 3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Combine zucchini, sugar, lemon juice and drained pineapple. (Add no liquid.) Cook and stir. Bring to a boil and cook an additional 5 minutes. Add pectin/sugar mixture and return to a boil. Start checking gel by dribbling a teaspoon of jam onto a cold plate. Tip the plate sideways--jam will stay together when it is correctly gelled. Stir in vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and nuts(optional)
Pour into jelly jars and process for 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

Featured 9/21/2016 on Thriving on Thursdays

41 comments:

  1. Boy, this sounds ideal for those who don't can. So many have a lot of zucchini now, and this is one I am going to pass on.

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    1. I have a tiny bit left- I've been adding to lots of things-

      Thanks so much for the share

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  2. This looks like something I need to try! I would like to invite you to our party we would so love to have you! https://www.floydfamilyhomestead.com/2016/09/07/the-homesteader-hop19/

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    1. Thanks Tana!

      What day does the party start?

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  3. I would love to try this Linda can I replace the sugar with a save substitute sugar. I used to make zuccini bread and share it with my neighbors all the time. They might just like this. I too will share this recipe.

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    1. Dottie I don't use sugar substitute at all but I'm sure there must be a way to adapt it

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  4. Our zucchini is just about kaput. Bob wants oven fried zucchini with the last few. The yield wasn't as good as it was last year, darn it....and BOY did it get pricey at the grocery store-1.49 a pound? Ouch! We definitely got spoiled with our garden this summer. Hate to see it go.

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    1. Now all I need is a garden so I can grow my own!

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  5. This sounds great! I am pinning to try next year.

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  6. I have to try this! I already make zucchini relish. This sounds like another great way to use the plethora of garden zucchini! Thanks!

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    1. I also made a delicious relish and always on the search for new and different recipes!

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  7. This looks so interesting and I can't wait to try it!

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    1. Hope you like it Courtney. Thanks so much for stopping by.

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  8. What a unique jam recipe! Thanks for sharing :)

    Blessings,
    Edye | Http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

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  9. Oh this sounds interesting Linda thanks so much for sharing the recipe and linking up again with us at Over the Moon. Have a great week!

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  10. I love zucchini bread but as a jam?!?!
    Fantastic idea!
    Trying this for sure!
    Thanks
    Michelle

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  11. I have made all kinds of jam, but have never heard of zucchini jam. Now I need to try it. Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids #TastyTuesdays

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    1. I love it when I find something different. Most of my friends would never want to make something new but I love a new challenge!

      Thanks for stopping by.

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  12. I love zucchini bread. I'll have to try this! Posts like this would be perfect for the Waste Less Wednesday Blog Hop! Check it out: http://www.skipthebag.com/2016/09/waste-less-wednesday-blog-hop-5.html #wastelesswednesday

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  13. This sounds so amazing! YUM!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  14. I hope you like it as much as we did. I gave my MIL in Canada a small jar and she wants me to make more and send it!

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  15. Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!

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  16. What an interesting combination of ingredients - but it sounds so good! I'm so intrigued by this Zucchini Bread Jam. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop, Linda.

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    1. So was I when I saw the recipe- it's delicious.

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  17. My mouth's watering looking at that Linda. How lovely. I must look out for some zucchinis and try to make it. Thank you so much for always linking up to Thriving on Thursdays. I'm featuring your post at tomorrow's very special 200th linky party. Hope to see you there!

    Anne @ Domeblissity xx

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    1. Thank you SO much Anne! When I saw the recipe it was so different I had to try it. I love it and hope you do also.

      I'll be there and thanks again.

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  18. Oh mylanta! Saving, and pinning for next summer's bounty! Country Fair Blog Party would never be the same without you! Jan

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  19. This recipe sounds so fantastic! I must try it soon!

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    1. I made another batch! Love this stuff :-)

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  20. Thank you for stopping by.

    Following the proper canning procedures, yes.

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  21. What changes would you make if using regular sure jel?

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