Zucchini Ginger Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.