Gardeners often strive to prepare preserves for the upcoming cold weather, preserving the beneficial properties and flavors of summer fruits and vegetables. While there are a wide variety of homemade treats, it's worth considering how to prepare squash caviar with mayonnaise in the summer, and then preserve and store it. on the coming winter.
Useful properties of zucchini
All vegetables contain a wealth of nutrients and an abundance of vitamins. Zucchini is no exception.

Vegetables are beneficial for the human body:
- The fruits promote the accelerated removal of toxins and waste from the human body.
- The products contain a large amount of natural sugar (vegetables can be eaten by people with diabetes).
- Problems with the intestines are eliminated (after eating zucchini, an improvement in the functioning of the digestive system is observed).
- These vegetable varieties help prevent cardiovascular diseases and stabilize blood pressure.
- Due to the diuretic effect, the process of cleansing the body is accelerated by improving the functioning of the urinary system.
- Regular consumption of zucchini helps improve the body's immune system.

Additionally, the fruits of this plant help to lose weight and deal with cellulite deposits on the body.
Not only fresh produce has similar properties, but also canned vegetables, since zucchini does not lose its vitamins and nutrients even after cooking.
Which fruits should you choose for winter storage?
Preserving requires careful selection of ingredients. Let's look at the main criteria to consider when selecting fruits for preservation:
- For making preserves, it is recommended to use ripe, medium-sized fruits;
- For preparations, it is not recommended to select unripe or overripe fruits of these vegetables;
- zucchini are selected that do not have any diseases or damage on the surface of the fruit;
- Vegetables purchased or harvested in the summer are used, since in winter the crop is fed to ensure faster ripening.

To prepare a healthy and vitamin-rich dish, you need to use freshly picked fruits so that the nutrients do not evaporate.
For canning, it is recommended to use appropriate varieties that ripen in summer, so that the fruits do not have time to be caught by the first frost.
Methods of preparing delicacies
There are a large number of recipes for preparing these vegetables.

In this case, it is necessary to consider the most popular methods among gardeners:
- classic dish;
- a delicious treat with carrots and mayonnaise;
- zucchini with mayonnaise and tomato paste;
- a dish for consumption without preservation;
- preparation with garlic;
- "store-bought" treat.
To ensure a tasty and nutritious dish, it is recommended to follow the cooking technology.

Spices and quantity of ingredients are selected depending on the quantity of the preparation being made.
Classic recipe
To prepare this dish, you'll need the following ingredients: three ripe zucchini, onions (400 grams), carrots (500 grams), and mayonnaise (400 grams). Black pepper and tomato paste are also added. Preserving is a multi-step process:
- the zucchini is washed, peeled and core removed, then cut into small pieces;
- the onion is peeled and, together with the zucchini, passed through a meat grinder into one container;
- tomato paste, mayonnaise and a small amount of vegetable oil are added to the dish;
- Subsequently, the peeled carrots are also passed through a meat grinder, and then all the ingredients are mixed.

Finally, add vinegar, salt, and sugar to taste. The entire mixture is poured into a saucepan and simmered over low heat for about two hours. Finally, the mixture is poured into jars and canned under metal lids.
Caviar with carrots in mayonnaise
The "Finger-Lickin' Good" recipe calls for the following ingredients: three zucchini, 300 grams of tomatoes, one onion, and 300 grams of mayonnaise. Season to taste.

The dish is prepared as follows:
- vegetables are peeled and put through a meat grinder;
- everything is poured into a saucepan and placed on the fire;
- spices are added to taste;
- The mixture is cooked for about two hours.
Afterwards, the ingredients of the dish are poured into sterilized jars and sealed with a metal lid.
Cooking with mayonnaise and tomato paste
Here we're talking about replacing tomatoes with homemade tomato paste. To achieve a richer color in the mixture, it's recommended to use large, ripe tomatoes. tomatoes, which were previously used to make the pasta. You can omit the carrots from the dish, but you'll need to add more sugar for a richer flavor.
Without sterilization
If you're craving a delicious treat, you can skip the canning and prepare the dish for quick consumption. This recipe uses a simple, classic squash caviar recipe. However, after preparation, rather than pouring it into jars, let it cool to room temperature, after which it can be served on plates and enjoyed.

This mixture doesn't have a long shelf life without preserving. Typically, caviar will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.
Canning with garlic
For gourmets, a classic recipe for squash caviar with mayonnaise, enhanced with garlic, is perfect. It requires peeling a couple of heads of squash and then mincing them into a larger dish. The dish is then simmered for two hours and then canned. The resulting delicacy has a more bitter flavor, making it a favorite among garlic lovers.
Store-bought caviar
You can buy any kind of canned food at the store, but anyone can make their own. All you need to do is choose a suitable canning recipe and then puree all the ingredients in a blender until the resulting puree is free of small lumps.

To make the mixture more liquid, you can add a small amount of water and then stir. Also, cook this mixture for less than two hours (usually 1-1.5 hours is sufficient).
How to preserve the value of canned food
To ensure that the nutritional composition does not lose its abundance of vitamins and substances beneficial to the human body, canned food must be stored in accordance with the following recommendations:
- The storage area must have a cool atmosphere.
- The preserves are stored in a room with moderate humidity.
- Before placing the canned product in storage, it must cool to room temperature.

Also, to ensure that the caviar does not lose its properties, it is not recommended to allow sudden temperature changes during storage.
Homemade treats allow you to get the necessary amount of vitamins and nutrients for the human body during the winter.
To prevent your immune system from failing, it is recommended to regularly consume canned vegetables (for example, zucchini caviar with mayonnaise).











