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Sweet Zucchini Relish

Save Summer in a Jar with this Sweet Relish
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegetarian
Total Time 30 minutes
Author Tracy

Ingredients

  • 5 cups zucchini ground
  • 2 cups white onion ground
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Coarsely grind zucchini and onion with food grinder or food processor. Mix zucchini, onion, and salt in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, rinse zucchini and onion with cold water, strain into a sieve, discard water, return to bowl, rinse again.
  • In a large pot, add vinegar, sugar, pepper, celery salt, nutmeg, dry mustard, turmeric, and cornstarch and bring to a boil. Add zucchini and onion and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Prep jars for canning if storing, or just add to jars and let cool before storing in fridge.

Notes

Canning
Use safe water bath canning methods to can and store this jam for up to 2 1/2 years in a cool dry place.