Canning Time



Yes, it's that time again.

Everything is ripening - more than you can eat so let's get picking and canning!

A few small Zucchini, Cucumber and Spring Onions

Grapes, Grapes and more Grapes

This is just the beginning.

My Thompson Seedless is an excellent producer

and there is more left to pick!

Yes, I share with the Mocking Birds,

as you can see the picked clean stem on the table ♥

Washed and ready to eat!



B works with a lady that has a great Veggie garden and she has been sharing with him and he has been sharing with us. Each time I see him we receive a big box of Squash

Time to can!

This year I've decided to try Zickles (Zucchini Pickles)

and Zapplesauce (Zucchini Applesauce).

After all if I can make a Zapple Pie why can't you make Zapplesauce right?

Zickles first.

Zickles

Ingredients:

2 pounds Zucchini, thinly sliced

1/4 cup Salt 

1 1/2 cup White Vinegar

3/4 cup Sugar

3/4 teaspoon Dill Seed

3/4 teaspoon Mustard Seed

3/4 teaspoon Turmeric

1/4 teaspoon Dry Mustard

Fresh Dill Sprigs

Directions:

(the scraps in the white bowl are for Tilly,

she loves eating fresh veggies)

Thinly slice Zucchini

 1.Add Salt to sliced Zucchini and mix thoroughly.

Let stand for 1 hour and then drain. 

 

 2. Mix remaining ingredients and boil for 3 minutes.

(Yes, I was multi-tasking by cooking a huge package

of hamburger at the same time so I could

freeze it into 1 pound bags)

 

3. Pour hot mixture over Zucchini slices

and let stand for at least 1 hour.

 During that hour I sliced the Zucchini for the Zapplesauce.

 I also shredded Zucchini, Patty Pan

and Crook Neck Squash.

I placed 2 cups of shredded Squash

into bags for the freezer.

I use shredded Zucchini for my Pina Colada Jam, 

Zucchini Nut Bread, and what ever else

I decide to throw it into like Spaghetti Sauce. 

 

4. Place Zucchini and liquid to a large pot and boil for 3 minutes.

5. Pack Zucchini tightly in hot sterilized jars. Add Dill Sprigs.

6. Pour in the hot liquid, wipe jar rims and threads clean and seal.

7. Label and store in a cool place.

8. Place jars upside down for 15 mins. then turn right side up.

The lids will plink when sealed.

You can also do:

Water Bath Canning

Process in water bath for 20 minutes for pints or quarts.

Start timing when water boils

I have to say they taste really good!

They are like Bread and Butter Pickles. YUM!

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Zapplesauce

Ingredients:

12 cups Zucchini, peeled, seeded and cut into slices

1/2 cup water

1 - 2 cups Sugar, to your liking

1 - 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon, to your liking

Directions:

1. In a large pot combine Zucchini and water.

2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until Zucchini is soft.

3. Drain all but a little liquid

4. Use a potato masher to mash Zucchini. If there seems to be a lot of liquid, you can drain some more.



5. Stir in Sugar and Cinnamon. Spoon a bit out, let cool and taste. Adjust Sugar and Cinnamon to taste.

6. Add to hot sterilized jars. Wipe jar rims and threads clean and seal.
7. Label and store in a cool place.

8. Place jars upside down for 15 mins. then turn right side up. The lids will plink when sealed.
You can also:

Water Bath Canning

Process in water bath for 20 minutes for pints or quarts.

Start timing when water boils.

 The Zapplesauce turned out amazing.

Hoping T leaves it alone so I have some for Easter Dinner!

More Canning and creative ways to use

ALL that Zucchini to come.