Zucchini Jam

Ingredients

• Courgette 20 oz
• Sugar 20 oz
• Lemon 2 pieces
• Ginger 0 oz
• Water 15 fl oz

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the lemons and slice it into thin strips.

Step 3

Squeeze the juice from the lemons.

Step 4

Transfer the remaining seeds and the white rind of the lemon to a small saucepan, cover with water, and place over heat.

Step 5

Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes. During this time, the liquid should reduce by four times, and the pits and skins will release pectin, which is needed for the jam. It's best to keep an eye on the boiling to ensure the liquid doesn't evaporate completely.

Step 6

Grate the zucchini on a coarse grater and the ginger on a fine grater.

Step 7

Strain the resulting pectin syrup to remove the lemon seeds and peel.

Step 8

In a suitably sized pot, pour in the syrup, add the zucchini, ginger, sugar, lemon juice, and zest.

Step 9

Place it on the heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 10–15 minutes. During this time, the temperature should reach 220°F.

Step 10

Pour the prepared zucchini jam into sterilized jars and seal them.

Step 11

Serve with tea on your favorite bread.