Autumn Pepper Relish
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour 20 min. + standing Process: 20 min./batch
YIELD: 8 half-pints.
This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like to serve it over cream cheese or a block of sharp cheddar cheese along with crackers or French baguette slices. I also include a jar in gift baskets. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia
Ingredients
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8 medium sweet red peppers (about 3 pounds)
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6 jalapeno peppers
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4 medium Granny Smith apples (about 1-1/4 pounds)
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2 medium pears (about 1 pound)
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1 medium onion
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3 tablespoons canning salt
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2 cups white vinegar
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
Directions
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1.
Seed and coarsely chop peppers. Peel and cut apples, pears and onion into 1-in. pieces. Pulse in batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 6 hours. Rinse and drain well; blot dry with paper towels.
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2.
In a Dutch oven, combine drained pepper mixture, vinegar, sugars and fennel seed; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
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3.
Carefully ladle hot mixture into 8 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
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4.
Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons: 13 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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