Making squash relish out of your abundant squash harvest is a great way to use it up quickly and efficiently. This relish also makes a great Christmas gift.
4poundssummer squash8-10 large squash, seeded and shredded
3jalapeño peppersseeded and diced
2sweet onionsdiced
3 3/4cupssugar
6tablespoonscanning salt
3cupscider vinegar
1tablespoonground turmeric
1tablespoonground mustard seed
2teaspoonscelery seed
1/2teaspoonground nutmeg
1/2teaspoonground cayenne pepper
Instructions
Use a food processor to shred the squash. In a large bowl, add squash, jalapeño peppers, onions, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours. Remove from the refrigerator and drain. Rinse with cool water then drain once more. Using paper towels, remove all the liquid possible from the squash. Allow to sit for about 30 minutes on several layers of paper towels so the moisture can be released.
In a large pot, add sugar, vinegar, turmeric, mustard, celery seed, nutmeg, cayenne, along with the drained vegetables, and bring mixture to a boil while gently stirring. Stir until it comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Gently ladle mixture into 6 pint-sized jars. You can use a canning funnel if you'd like. Leave 1/2 inch headspace, wipe the rim clean, place the hot lids on top of the jar and loosely screw on the band.
Process using the boiling-water method for canning for 15 minutes. Remove jars to a cloth or paper towels and allow to come to room temperature.
If you have any extra relish, store in refrigerator and use within a week or two.
Notes
Courtesy of Game and Garden
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