Zucchini Relish

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Zucchini Relish (Ball Canning)

Makes about 4 – 1/2 pints
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soak Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 1/2 pints
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Canning

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chopped zucchini about 3 medium
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet green pepper about 1 small
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper about 1 small
  • 2 Tbsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp celery seed
  • 1 tsp mustard seed
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • Ball Pickle Crisp optional

Method
 

  1. Combine zucchini, onion, green and red peppers; sprinkle with salt; cover with cold water. Let stand 2 hours.
  2. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly.
  3. Combine sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed and celery seed in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer (180 degrees).
  4. Add vegetables; simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Pack hot relish into hot jars, leaving 1⁄4 inch headspace.
  6. Add 1/16 tsp of pickle crisp if desired.
  7. Remove air bubbles.
  8. Adjust two-piece caps.
  9. Process 10 minutes* in a boiling-water canner.
  10. *check any adjustments for your altitude*

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