Peppered Squash Relish

By miss5elements

Prep: 15 min + chilling
Cook: 20 min + chilling

Ingredients

• 3 lbs yellow summer squash, finely chopped
• 3 lbs zucchini, finely chopped
• 6 lg onions, finely chopped
• 3 med green peppers, finely chopped
• 3 med sweet red peppers, finely chopped
• 1/4 c salt
• 2 c sugar
• 2 c packed brown sugar
• 2 c white vinegar
• 4 t celery seed
• 1 t ground turmeric
• 1 t ground mustard
• 1/2 t alum

Preparation

Step 1

In a lg bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients.
Cover and chill overnight.
Drain vegetable mixture.
Rinse in cold water and drain again.
Place vegetables in a Dutch oven.
Add the sugars, vinegar, celery seed, turmeric, mustard, and alum.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 min or until liquid is clear.
Remove from heat; cool.
Spoon into containers.
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.