Zucchini Mock Pineapple

4 quarts shredded or cubed zucchini — * see note
46 oz can unsweetened pineapple juice
1 1/2 cups bottled lemon juice
3 cups sugar
2 teaspoons pineapple extract

Mix ingredients (except pineapple extract) and bring to a boil.

Simmer 20 minutes. Stir in extract.

Fill hot jars with hot mixture and cooking liquid, leaving 1/2″ headspace.

Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims. Adjust lids.

Process in a boiling water bath; pints and half-pints for 15 minutes

(20 min. above 1000 ft., 25 min. above 6000 ft.)

Use as you would crushed or tidbit pineapple.

*Remove all traces of green skin for the most attractive look.