Saturday, 23 April 2011

preserve zuchinni

Makes 3 jars (Craig jam jars)

Ingredients
800gm zucchini thinly sliced
¼ cup salt


1½ cup white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 tsp dill seed
3/4 tsp mustard seed
3/4 tsp tumeric
¼ tsp dry mustard

Method
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.

3. Pour hot mixture over the zuchinni and let stand for at least 1 hour.

4. Return zucchini and liquid to the pot and boil for 3 minutes.

5. Pack zucchini tightly in sterilised* jars, pour in the hot liquid and seal.

6. Label and store in a cool place.


Note :
1. To sterilised jars. Wash jar in hot soapy water and leave in the hot oven 110C for 10-15 minutes.

Tip
Use the slicer that comes with your food processor. It cuts it very neatly and speedily.

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