jennie cook's zucchini butter

Name: Jennie Cook's Zucchini Butter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) zucchini or assorted summer squash (feel free to use less or add extra -- cooking times will vary); 1/4 cup(s) olive oil or butter; 2 - minced shallots, garlic, or combination of both; - salt and pepper

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Private Recipe by

Raven Higheagle

@ravenhigheagle

Prescott, AZ

Whenever you come home a bundle of squash, this is the best, purest way you can distill it. It turns out zucchini wants to be butter. Grated fine, it cooks down quickly, pooling into a soft, freckly green pile. Spread it on toast in place of actual butter. Cake a thick layer in a sandwich with salted tomatoes or soft cheese. Sauce a grilled pizza. Consider it a side dish. Or just eat a big heap of it, right out of the pan, like we did.

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yield serving(s)

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

Ingredients For jennie cook's zucchini butter

2 lb

zucchini or assorted summer squash (feel free to use less or add extra -- cooking times will vary)
1/4 c

olive oil or butter
2

minced shallots, garlic, or combination of both
salt and pepper

How To Make jennie cook's zucchini butter

1
Coarsely grate the zucchini.

2
Let it drain in a colander for 3 to 4 minutes or until you are ready to begin cooking.
3
To hasten cooking time, squeeze the water out of the zucchini by wringing it in a clean cloth towel.
4
In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil/butter.
5
Sauté the shallots or garlic briefly. (I use both)
6
Add the zucchini and toss.
7
Cook and stir over medium to medium-high heat until the zucchini reaches a spreadable consistency, about 15 minutes.
8
If you scorch the bottom, turn the flame down! (And scrape those delicious bits into the butter for added flavor -- you can splash in a little water to help deglaze the pan.)
9
The zucchini will hold its bright green color and slowly caramelize into a nice vegetable jam.
10
Store in a tightly sealed mason jar in the refrigerator. Warm slightly in the microwave or allow to come to room temperature when ready to use.
11
Enjoy on toast, or as a side dish all year long!
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