Description
If you’ve never made jam with zucchini, you’re in for a surprise! This Zucchini Jam is a sweet, jewel-toned spread that’s incredibly easy to make and totally customizable. With just a handful of ingredients—zucchini, sugar, lemon juice, and your favorite Jell-O flavor—you get a glossy, fruity jam with a texture you’d never guess starts with a vegetable.
Ingredients
4 cups (540 g) finely shredded zucchini (liquid included)
2 cups (396 g) granulated sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
1 (3-ounce) box flavored Jell-O (any flavor you like)
Instructions
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Cook the Base
In a large stock pot, combine the shredded zucchini (with its liquid), sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook for 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced. -
Add the Jell-O
Stir in the Jell-O powder until it’s fully dissolved and well combined. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. It will look thin, but don’t worry—it thickens as it sets. -
Fill the Jars
Carefully ladle the warm jam into clean jars, leaving about 1 inch of headspace. This allows for expansion if freezing. -
Cool & Store
Let the jars cool completely to room temperature with the lids off. Once cooled, seal the jars and store them in the fridge for short-term use or in the freezer for longer storage.