How to Make Mock Pineapple

As you know I like to can a lot of different fruits and vegetables.  Here are my shelves that I use for all my canned goods.

As you can see I have a lot of jars and many different kinds of fruits and vegetables that I can each year. This recipe I am going to show you today came from my mother in law. This recipe is very easy to make, and you can keep it in the refrigerator up to one month or use your canner and preserve it to be used later. If you like pineapple and Zucchini ,I have a great recipe for you. I love recipes that have been handed down through the years. These recipes seem to stand the test of times. So today I am going to give you my Mock Pineapple recipe. I canned my recipe because it makes a pretty big batch. This way I can pull out whatever I need and use the rest later.

Mock Pineapple

16 cups Zucchini squash (grated or peeled)

2 ½ cups sugar

1 ½ cups lemon juice

1 46 oz. can pineapple juice

Simmer 1 46 oz. can of pineapple juice, 1 ½ cups lemon juice and 2 ½ cups of sugar for 20 minutes.

Grate or peel your zucchini making sure to remove all the green skin.

Cut out all seeds.

Cut into bite size pieces or chunks

Put your zucchini pieces or chunks into either a quart or pint size jar. Make sure to leave at least ½ inch space from the top of jars.

Pour your simmered juice over the zucchini, leaving about, ¼ inch from the top, of your jars.

.Place a knife done the sides to release the air bubbles.

Boil your lids and screw on tops for your jars.

 Check your canners directions for canning fruit. Make sure you check for amount or pressure needed and how long to can.

This fruit can keep a long time on your shelf. I like to use this Mock Pineapple on hams, pork roasts, or to just eat it just like pineapple. This Mock Pineapple looks and tastes just like the pineapple you buy in the cans at the store.

Store bought pineapple can get expensive, so for less than half the price, try making the Mock Pineapple instead.   Enjoy the sweet taste of Pineapple (Mock Pineapple) soon from Suzie Homemaker.