Jennie Cook's Zucchini Butter
By
Raven Higheagle
@ravenhigheagle
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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.
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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Serves:
Makes About 2 Cups
Prep:
5 Min
Cook:
15 Min
Method:
Stove Top
Ingredients
- 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
- 1Coarsely grate the zucchini.
- 2Let it drain in a colander for 3 to 4 minutes or until you are ready to begin cooking.
- 3To hasten cooking time, squeeze the water out of the zucchini by wringing it in a clean cloth towel.
- 4In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil/butter.
- 5Sauté the shallots or garlic briefly. (I use both)
- 6Add the zucchini and toss.
- 7Cook and stir over medium to medium-high heat until the zucchini reaches a spreadable consistency, about 15 minutes.
- 8If 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.)
- 9The zucchini will hold its bright green color and slowly caramelize into a nice vegetable jam.
- 10Store 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.
- 11Enjoy on toast, or as a side dish all year long!
About Jennie Cook's Zucchini Butter
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
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