Mock Pineapple
Transform your ordinary zucchini into a tropical treasure with this ingenious "Mock Pineapple" recipe! Perfect for creative home cooks, this dish combines diced zucchini, pineapple juice, sugar, and a splash of lemon juice, simmered to achieve the sweet, tangy flavor and juicy texture of fresh pineapple. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this budget-friendly and versatile recipe is great for using up garden zucchini while offering a delightful pineapple substitute in desserts, salads, or even as a refreshing snack. Ready in under an hour and packed with citrusy goodness, Mock Pineapple is a crafty and surprising culinary creation that adds a unique, tropical twist to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (peeled, seeded, and diced) zucchini
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Peel the zucchini and cut it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, then dice the zucchini into small, pineapple chunk-sized pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the zucchini, pineapple juice, sugar, and lemon juice.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The zucchini will absorb the flavors and take on the texture of pineapple.
Once the zucchini has softened and looks translucent, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Transfer the mock pineapple to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to enhance the flavor.
Use the mock pineapple as a substitute for canned pineapple in recipes or enjoy it as a refreshing snack. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6469 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.5 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 281.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1736 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
