This week, I picked these monsters from the garden. The three zucchini weigh in at a total of 11.75 pounds. We have all KINDS of zucchini grated up in the freezer, and loaves of homemade zucchini bread stored there too, so I decided to make another batch of zucchini candy. This time, with so much zucchini in the pot, I altered the recipe a bit. The original recipe is here, but this time I used 3 packets of unsweetened kool-aid (2 black cherry, 1 grape). I let the mixture cook until the zucchini lost all of it's opaque appearance (I think I had it on the stove for about 45 minutes), and then I let it sit off the heat until the water cooled to room temperature. Then, I processed as normal in the dehydrator. This batch of candy is the BEST! The subtle grape flavor with the black cherry flavor is excellent! The pieces are soft and chewy, kind of like gummy bears, kind of like fruit leather. We love it!
I also picked this odd patty pan squash, too! A double-whammy!
Sigh... would have been awesome zucchini men... :)
My zucchini plants fell victim to vine borers... And some ratbag squirrels ate through every one of my 14 butternut squash to get to the seeds. I was not amused...
Oh well - there's always next year...
Posted by: Cathrine | September 23, 2010 at 06:01 PM
Those sure are monsters! and the pattypan should be entered into a lookalike contest !
I'd love to try and make a batch of the candy,but I don't have a dehydrater :( is there a way using a gas stove? the lowest setting i have is 175*
Posted by: Tina | September 20, 2010 at 04:47 AM
Zucchini candy -HMMMM. I'm not so sure about that one. But, I do like gummi bears!
Your "odd" patty pan squash looks like a butterfly.
Posted by: Anette Eakins | September 19, 2010 at 06:41 PM
For Dad DK Wight. I *LOVE* Pat McManus. grew up reading his back of the magazine stories and even bought several of his books. I always laughed until I hurt. Sure sounds like a good time was had by all. hugs, CAROL DEE
Posted by: Carol Dee | September 19, 2010 at 03:13 PM
Oh send me some of your Candy...It sounds yummy but also weird since it's made with a vegetable!
Funny looking squash...reminds me of a breast bone for some odd reason.
Posted by: Ida | September 19, 2010 at 09:17 AM
like the double whammy, they eat well but that skin is tuff so I peel it for saute'cooking.Baked should be yummy! We went to my "birthday surprise" last nite! I was blown away, great food great company and a real comedy hoot with Pat Mcmanus stories about growing up in Idaho! My kids have good taste for entertainment it seems.......Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | September 19, 2010 at 08:58 AM
As you know my zucchini plants did not produce much this year. Not even enough for bread! So I won't be trying this recipe. I will keep it handy for next year in the hope that I will have enough zucs to experiment with. Have a happy & blessed Sunday. Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | September 19, 2010 at 08:18 AM
Love your Siamese Patty Pan.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | September 19, 2010 at 08:17 AM