Description
Zucchini Jam is a delightful, surprisingly sweet spread that transforms humble zucchinis into a glossy, fruity jam with a texture that belies its vegetable origins. With a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a vibrant and customizable jam that is perfect for spreading on toast or as a topping.
Ingredients
Zucchini Jam Ingredients:
- 4 cups (540 g) finely shredded zucchini (liquid included)
- 2 cups (396 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 (3-ounce) box flavored Jell-O (any flavor you like)
Instructions
- Cook the Base: In a large stock pot, combine the shredded zucchini (with its liquid), sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced.
- Add the Jell-O: Stir in the Jell-O powder until it’s fully dissolved and well combined. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. It will look thin, but don’t worry—it thickens as it sets.
- Fill the Jars: Carefully ladle the warm jam into clean jars, leaving about 1 inch of headspace. This allows for expansion if freezing.
- Cool & Store: Let the jars cool completely to room temperature with the lids off. Once cooled, seal the jars and store them in the fridge for short-term use or in the freezer for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
