MOCK CANNED PINEAPPLE CHUNK OR CRUSHED (WATER BATH)

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This is great for preserving your overabundance of summer zucchini. Nice over ice cream, in a trifle over pancakes...... Use in any way you would canned pineapple. I found no need for the extract unless you want additional flavor like coconut to make pine colada flavor.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-16 8 ounce jars

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 cups zucchini (shredded or cubed peeled, seeds removed)
46 ounces canned unsweetened pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups bottled lemon juice, necessary for safe canning
3 cups sugar
1 pinch salt
yellow food coloring, for eye appeal
1 -2 teaspoon coconut, extract to taste (for a pina colada effect) (optional)
1/2 cup coconut rum (optional) or 1/2 cup pineapple rum (optional)

Steps:

  • Cube zucchini for chunk or shred for crushed pineapple. The shredded with fill less jars then chunk.
  • Place the shredded zucchini in a strainer for 15 minutes. Squeeze out excess water.
  • Or place the cubed zucchini in a strainer and lightly salt, toss and let sit 20 minutes. Then rinse and drain weel twice. Dry with papare towels.
  • While the zucchini is draining place juices, sugar, salt, and food coloring in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add shredded zucchini to pot and bring back to a boil for 25 minutes. cubed zucchini for 40.
  • Then add extract and rum if using cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Fill hot sterilized jars with hot mixture and cooking liquid, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  • Remove air bubbles.
  • Wipe jar rims.
  • Adjust lids.
  • Process in a boiling water bath.
  • Half-pints or pints for 15 minutes.
  • You should get 16 jars shredded with this recipe or 10 jar cubed.
  • With the cubed you`ll have extra syrup left, do save it for making mixed drinks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 36.3, Carbohydrate 83.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 77, Protein 2.1

fatima dawood
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I'll definitely be making this again!


M Corlony
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This is the best canned pineapple recipe I've ever tried.


King lover
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I love this recipe!


RC
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This recipe is amazing!


sabir tangi
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The pineapple chunks were so tender and juicy, and the syrup was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


SHAHZAIB SHAHZAIB JANI
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This recipe is a winner! The pineapple chunks are perfectly canned and the syrup is delicious. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Bongho Moses
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I've been looking for a good canned pineapple recipe for a while, and this one is perfect! The pineapple chunks are so tender and juicy, and the syrup is just the right amount of sweetness. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


T C
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This is the best canned pineapple recipe I've ever tried. The pineapple chunks were perfectly tender and the syrup was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


David Mckissack
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I love this recipe! The pineapple chunks are so juicy and flavorful, and the syrup is perfect. I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my family and friends.


Manwar Hossain
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This recipe is amazing! I've never had canned pineapple that tasted so fresh and delicious. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Boakye Sintim
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The pineapple chunks were so tender and juicy, and the syrup was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gabriella Rivera
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This recipe is a winner! The pineapple chunks are perfectly canned and the syrup is delicious. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Tooba Ali
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I've been looking for a good canned pineapple recipe for a while, and this one is perfect! The pineapple chunks are so tender and juicy, and the syrup is just the right amount of sweetness. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Asonye Vitus
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This is the best canned pineapple recipe I've ever tried. The pineapple chunks were perfectly tender and the syrup was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again!


John Lee
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I love this recipe! The pineapple chunks are so juicy and flavorful, and the syrup is perfect. I've already made it twice and it's a hit with my family and friends.


Romi Gurung
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This recipe is amazing! I've never had canned pineapple that tasted so fresh and delicious. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Ko Ning
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I've canned pineapple before, but this recipe is by far the best. The pineapple chunks were so tender and juicy, and the syrup was perfect. I'll definitely be using this recipe from now on.


FIRST BOY
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I was skeptical at first, but this recipe really does work! The pineapple chunks were perfectly canned and the syrup was delicious. I'm so glad I gave this recipe a try.


Chanelle Kaloke
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This recipe is a game-changer! I never thought I'd be able to make my own canned pineapple, but this recipe made it so easy. The pineapple chunks turned out perfectly, and the syrup was delicious. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Zahkievieion Hutchins (Zai)
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I've been a huge pineapple fan all my life, and I can honestly say that this homemade canned pineapple is just as good, if not better, than the store-bought stuff. The chunks are perfectly tender and juicy, and the syrup is sweet and tangy. I'll defi