Try ?canning? zucchini bread by baking it in jars. This way it doesn?t take up freezer space, and you?ll always have a treat for drop-in company. Serve the cut tops with whipped cream while they?re still warm — yum!
Ingredients
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon shortening for greasing
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups finely shredded zucchini
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Soak raisins in hot water until plump, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, inspect four pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Wash jars and new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water, then dry and grease with 1 tablespoon shortening.
Step 3
Beat sugar, 1 cup shortening, and eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in raisins. Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder; beat until blended. Fold in zucchini, walnuts, and vanilla.
Step 4
Pour batter into the prepared jars, filling each one 2/3 full. Arrange jars on a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Turn the oven off but keep the jars inside. Remove one jar at a time using oven mitts. Trim off any excess cake from the top. Wipe the rims and screw on the lids.
Step 6
Place jars several inches apart on a cloth-covered or wood surface and let cool completely until sealed, about 2 hours. Store in the refrigerator.
Tips
You can use this technique for any bread as long as it does not contain dairy products (yogurt, cheese, milk, and butter).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 1393 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat79g | 101% |
Saturated Fat17g | 84% |
Cholesterol140mg | 47% |
Sodium1308mg | 57% |
Total Carbohydrate164g | 59% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 24% |
Total Sugars102g | |
Protein18g | |
Vitamin C12mg | 60% |
Calcium126mg | 10% |
Iron6mg | 31% |
Potassium734mg | 16% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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