Source: Piero, AdobeStockThe most original way to preserve zucchini for winter is to make juice from them. Healthy, invigorating, and refreshing, it will perfectly diversify your usual selection of preserves. In our material, we share 10 quick zucchini juice recipes that are guaranteed to turn out great!
1. Classic Zucchini Juice for Winter
Source: pinterest.comIf desired, you can complement it with your favorite spices.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 100-200 g sugar, 1 pinch citric acid.
Preparation: Pass the zucchini through a juicer and bring the resulting juice to a boil. Add sugar and simmer for another 3-4 minutes, stirring. Add citric acid and seal the preparation in sterilized jars.
2. Zucchini and Lemon Juice for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruLemon not only enhances the taste but also contributes to the prolonged storage of the juice.
You will need: 1.5 kg zucchini, 2 lemons, 150-200 g sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from zucchini and lemons using any convenient method. Bring to a boil, add sugar, and simmer until dissolved. After that, simmer the juice for a few more minutes and immediately seal in sterilized jars.
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3. Zucchini and Orange Juice for Winter
Source: fb.ruOrange easily and effortlessly highlights the subtle zucchini flavor.
You will need: 1.2 kg zucchini, 400 g oranges, sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from zucchini and oranges. Mix them together, add sugar to taste, and bring the drink to a boil. Simmer the juice for 4-5 minutes over low heat and seal in sterilized jars.
4. Zucchini Juice with Citrus
Source: pinterest.comAn incredibly summery and sunny drink for cold winter days.
You will need: 4 kg zucchini, 400 g oranges, 200 g lemons, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Peel the zucchini, cut into large pieces, and pass through a juicer. Separately extract juice from citrus fruits and remove a little zest to taste. Bring the zucchini juice to a boil, add sugar, and simmer until dissolved. Pour in the citrus juice, add the zest, and bring the mixture to a boil again. Simmer for 3-4 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
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5. Zucchini Juice with Vanilla for Winter
Source: livejournal.comA little vanilla gives the juice a completely new flavor profile.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 1 orange or lemon, 100 g sugar, 2 pinches vanilla.
Preparation: Extract juice from zucchini and orange or lemon. Add sugar with vanilla, bring to a boil, and simmer for 4-5 minutes over low heat. Seal in sterilized jars.
6. Zucchini Juice with Currant Leaves
Source: fb.ruYou can add a little mint or lemon balm to it.
You will need: 3 kg zucchini, 6-8 blackcurrant leaves, 3 cloves, 0.5 tsp citric acid, sugar, salt.
Preparation: Pass the zucchini through a juicer. Add all spices, salt, sugar, and currant leaves. Simmer the juice for about 15 minutes over low heat, add citric acid, and strain the drink. Pour it into prepared jars and sterilize for another 10-15 minutes in boiling water. Seal for winter.
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7. Zucchini and Carrot Juice for Winter
Source: AdobeStockLovers of healthy vegetable drinks will definitely enjoy this recipe.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 1 kg carrots, 1 lemon, sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from zucchini, carrots, and lemon. Add sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer for 7-10 minutes over low heat. Seal in sterilized jars.
8. Zucchini and Apple Juice for Winter
Source: AdobeStockAdjust the amount of sugar depending on the sweetness of the apples.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 2 kg apples, 200 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Extract juice from apples and zucchini. Add sugar to taste, bring to a boil, and simmer for about 6-7 minutes. Add citric acid, stir, and seal the juice in sterilized jars.
9. Zucchini, Beet, and Blackcurrant Juice for Winter
Source: AdobeStockA very original berry-vegetable juice with a rich flavor.
You will need: 2 kg zucchini, 1 kg blackcurrants, 500 g beets, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from zucchini, pour it over the blackcurrants, bring to a boil, and then strain the mixture through a sieve. Add beet juice and sugar, simmer for 5 minutes after re-boiling, and seal in sterilized jars.
10. Zucchini Juice with Gooseberries for Winter
Source: dreamstime.comFor this recipe, we recommend using green gooseberries.
You will need: 2 liters zucchini juice, 2 kg gooseberries, spices, sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from zucchini to get approximately 2 liters. Pour it over the gooseberries, bring to a boil, and strain through a sieve. Add sugar and spices to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil again, simmer for 4-5 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.