Best 6 Courgette Jam Recipes

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Are you looking for a unique and delicious way to use up your summer courgettes? Look no further than courgette jam! This sweet and savory spread is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with just a few simple ingredients, courgette jam is easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Whether you like it sweet or spicy, chunky or smooth, there's a courgette jam recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll share three of our favorite courgette jam recipes, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste.

**Classic Courgette Jam:**
This recipe is a great starting point for those who are new to making courgette jam. It's simple to follow and results in a delicious, classic jam that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, or ice cream.

**Spicy Courgette Jam:**
If you like things with a bit of a kick, this spicy courgette jam is for you. It's made with a combination of fresh jalapeños and cayenne pepper, giving it a nice warmth that will wake up your taste buds.

**Chunky Courgette Jam:**
This recipe is perfect for those who prefer a jam with a bit of texture. It's made with chunks of courgette that are cooked until they're soft and tender, resulting in a jam that's both sweet and savory.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI JELLY



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This easy and great way to use zucchini was given to me by my Grandmother many years ago and is still requested by friends and family today. Any flavor gelatin will work, but I have found apricot and strawberry to work best.

Provided by TYSGRANNY

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 192

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups peeled, seeded, and shredded zucchini
6 cups white sugar
1 (15.25 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup lemon juice
1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored Jell-O® mix

Steps:

  • Combine the zucchini, sugar, pineapple, and lemon juice in a large pot over medium heat. Boil mixture until the zucchini is clear; remove from heat. Add gelatin mix and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Ladle into hot, sterilized jars to within about 1/4 inch of the top. Seal, and process in a boiling water canner for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

COURGETTE JAM



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Courgette Jam, the best ever.

Provided by bonohammer

Time 30m

Yield Makes Jars

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Put peeled courgettes in food processor and blast until almost chopped.
  • Add drained pineapple and give a short blast to finish. It needs to be fine but not too fine but not pulp.
  • Scrape into jam pan, add lemon juice and sugar. Give it a good stir to get the juices running.
  • Put on a low heat and stir until all the sugar granules have melted then bring to boil and boil fast for 4 minutes only.
  • That's it. Pot into hot sterilized jars and seal.

ZUCCHINI JAM



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Posted in response to a recipe request. I have never tried this recipe therefore I am not sure of the result. I would think that you could change the flavor of the jell-o to suit your fancy.

Provided by Malriah

Categories     Jellies

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups, aproximately

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups zucchini, peeled, seeded and pureed
1 cup lemon juice
2 (6 ounce) packages raspberry Jell-O gelatin
6 cups sugar
1 (1 3/4 ounce) package pectin

Steps:

  • Place zucchini and lemon juice in a large sauce pan and bring to a rolling boil over medium high heat.
  • Allow to boil for 15 minutes.
  • Add, sugar, Jello and pectin and stir until dissolved.
  • Continue boiling for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.2, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 223.2, Carbohydrate 200.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 189.3, Protein 5

ZUCCHINI JAM



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If you are like me you look for anyway to use your zucchini. This recipe came from the Cooking in the Valley (1874-1999) 125th Anniversary Cookbook of Ebenezer Lutheran Church.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 26m

Yield 1 batch of jam

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 cups zucchini (ground)
6 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice or 1 tablespoon lemon concentrate
1 can crushed pineapple (large can with juice)
2 packages apricot gelatin

Steps:

  • Boil the zucchini and sugar for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir continuously so the mixture does not burn.
  • Add lemon juice and pineapple and boil 6 minutes together with the boiled zucchini mixture.
  • Remove from heat and add 2 packages apricot jello.
  • Cover with paraffin wax and then cover with jar cover and seal.
  • I just cover the jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4797.3, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 72.7, Carbohydrate 1231.3, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 1219.3, Protein 9.4

6 EASY STEPS TO ZUCCHINI JAM



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This is a wonderful recipe for someone who is just starting out in the world of Jellies, Jams and Preserves. It is a simple yet delicious way to start your learning experience.

Provided by Serena 485247

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 5 pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups of grated zucchini (peeled)
1/2 cup water
6 cups sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 (6 ounce) box cherry Jell-O
1 (2 ounce) box surejell fruit pectin

Steps:

  • Have your 5 clean glass pint jars with water in them and put on a cookie sheet in the oven on 200 degrees. Get your lids in a pan with hot water on the stove getting ready cause this is a very quick recipe.
  • Bring 1/2 cup water and 6 cups of zucchini to a boil thel let simmer for 6 minutes.
  • Add the sugar, lemon juice, and pineapple and let boil for 6 minutes.
  • Add in the Jello (I used Cherry but you can use any flavor you like Raspberry is good as well as Orange) Boil 2 minutes.
  • Add surejell and boil for 1 minute.
  • Turn off heat and move pot to a cool burner, take jars out of the oven carefully pour out water and begin to ladle concoction into the hot jars.
  • Wipe rims, Put lids and rings on then turn jars upside down for 5 minutes --.
  • NOTE: this is a jam not a jelly, and this will look very loose, but after cools and you put in the fridge before eating it will thicken even more -- very tasty especially on homemade hot rolls mmm.

ZUCCHINI GINGER JAM



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This zucchini jam tastes just like marmalade. The recipe was given to me by my Aunt many years ago, however, I improvised and made it taste even better. For a different flavor you may wish to try using a combination of Jello's, apricot and orange, peach and orange or raspberry and orange. This jam also freezes well.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Spreads

Time 40m

Yield 4 pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups shredded yellow zucchini
2/3 cup water
5 teaspoons finely grated fresh gingerroot
20 fluid ounces canned crushed pineapple (include liquid)
5 cups granulated sugar
1 (3 ounce) package lemon Jell-O gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin

Steps:

  • Use zucchini that is young, about 10 inches long.
  • Larger zucchini may also be used.
  • Wash zucchini and then cut off both ends of zucchini and discard.
  • Cut zucchini into quarters (length wise).
  • Remove any soft zucchini meat and seeds from the middle and discard.
  • Coarsely shred zucchini and add to a cooking pot.
  • Add water and ginger to cooking pot; bring to boil and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add crushed pineapple including liquid, sugar and rapid boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add lemon and orange powder; stir well to dissolve.
  • Fill jars with a lid and store in refrigerator.
  • You may also preserve this jam in glass containers and process in the regular way.

Tips:

  • Use young, firm courgettes for the best results.
  • Peel the courgettes if you prefer a smoother jam.
  • Grate the courgettes using the large holes of a box grater.
  • Use a large saucepan or preserving pan to make the jam.
  • Bring the jam to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for the specified time.
  • Stir the jam frequently to prevent it from sticking.
  • Test the jam for doneness by placing a small amount on a cold plate. If it wrinkles when you push your finger through it, it is ready.
  • Pour the jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
  • Store the jam in a cool, dark place.

Conclusion:

Courgette jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, or pancakes. It can also be used as a filling for cakes and tarts, or as a glaze for grilled meats. With its sweet and tangy flavor, courgette jam is a great way to use up a glut of courgettes.

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