Eingemachte Zucchini

Zutaten

• 3 lbs medium zucchini, appromimately
• 1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, any tomatoes
• 2 small/medium onions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 12 baby carrots, or cut a large carrot into strips
• 6 small dill sprigs
• 1 pepper (red, orange or yellow)
• 8 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup distilled vinegar
• 2 1/2 Tbsp canning salt
• 3 large bay leaves, 6 very small
• 6 whole black peppers

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Slice zucchini into about ¼” to ½” slices, onions into thin rings, slice garlic cloves and cut pepper into strands.

2. 2

   Prepare syrup. In a large pot combine water, sugar, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.

3. 3

   Clean and prepare canning jars.

4. 4

   Fill canning bather with enough water so when jars are submerged the water is about 1” from the top of jars. Bring water to a boil. (Be sure to use rack).

5. 5

   Evenly add the (or divide among jars) carrots, onion slices, pepper head, dill sprig, pepper, tomato(s) and bay leaf between the jars.

6. 6

   Fill each jar with the zucchini slices.

7. 7

   Pour syrup into each jar.

8. 8

   Wipe rim of the jars. Close lid and lightly twist on the band, not TOO tight.

9. 9

   Add jars to boiling water, cook 8 minutes on med/high heat. Remove jars from water. Tighten bands all the way.

10. 10

    Lay out a towel or small blanket on table or counter tops, place all the jars UPSIDE DOWN on towel. Cover jars with a towel or blanket and let it sit this way for about 12 hours or overnight.

11. 11

    Enjoy.