ZUCCHINI RELISH 'SWEET'

By Sube

Ingredients

• 12 cups shredded unpeeled zucchini
• 4 cups chopped onion
• 5 tablespoons canning salt
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 6 cups white sugar
• 2-1/2 cups vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1-1/2 teaspoons celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place the zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl, and sprinkle the salt overtop. Use your hands to evenly mix the salt throughout the zucchini. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.

2. The following day, drain the zucchini in a colander, and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water and set aside. Place the red and green bell pepper, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch into a late pot. Add the nutmeg, turmeric, celery seed and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the drained zucchini, Bring o a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 30 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, sterilize 7 one-pint jars Pack relish into sterilized jars. Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids

4. Boil jars for 30 minutes