Zucchini Baking Fruit

Directions

1. 1
   Use as much as you want to work with-- as long as it measures out in even 1 cup measures.
2. 2
   (I use about 6 inch long zucchini and about 3 inches around).
3. 3
   Peel and seed zucchini.
4. 4
   Cut into 1/2-inch wedges or cubes.
5. 5
   Cover with water and 1 cup vinegar.
6. 6
   Let stand overnight.
7. 7
   Drain, rinse with cold water and drain well.
8. 8
   Pack in 1-cup measure-using 3/4 cup sugar to each cup of fruit.
9. 9
   Add 3 tablespoons lemon juice per cup of fruit.
10. 10
    Now, Cook in a pot that you can leave this fruit in for the necessary time.
11. 11
    Boil 20 minutes, then leave stand on counter, uncovered.
12. 12
    Boil 7 minutes each day for 3 days.
13. 13
    Now divide into 3 batches.
14. 14
    Add red, yellow and green food coloring (1 for each batch) and almond flavouring to taste.
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    Mix each batch well.
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    Let stand several hours before packing into containers.
17. 17
    May be frozen but will keep fine in the refrigerator.
18. 18
    Use in place of candied baking fruit.