Pear Relish

13 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 16 pears, peeled, cored and ground
  • 6 medium onions, ground
  • 8 green peppers, ground
  • 4 sweet red peppers, ground
  • 2 hot peppers, ground
  • 6 c. vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 6 c. sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. mustard seed
  • 2 Tbsp. pickling salt
  • 1 Tbsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger

Directions

  1. 1
    Let pears, onions and peppers stand in separate containers for 1 hour. Pour boiling water over each; drain well.
  2. 2
    Combine pears, onion, peppers, vinegar, sugar and seasonings in a large kettle. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Pour hot mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  3. 3
    Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims.
  4. 4
    Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands.
  5. 5
    Process in boiling water bath for 20 minutes.
  6. 6
    Let stay in a cool place for 1 month before using.
  7. 7
    Chill before serving.
  8. 8
    Makes 10 pints.

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