Fruit chili relish

7 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4quartsRipe Tomatoes; Peeled, 8 Lbs OR
3quartsCanned Tomatoes
1quartPeaches Or Pears; Unpeeled, (6 Or 7), Chopped
3cupsApples; Chopped, Unpeeled, (6 Or 7)
5cupsMedium Onions; Peeled, Chopped, 12
1¼cupRed Bell Peppers; Chopped And Seeded
2½tablespoonSalt
7tablespoonsMixed Pickling Spices
2½cupGranulated Sugar
1quartCider Vinegar; 4 Cups

Directions

Combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, uncovered, for 1½ hours or until reduced by one half. Add the spice in a cheesecloth bag and the sugar and vinegar. Cook, uncovered, for 1 hour or until quite thick, stirring often. Remove the spice bag and pour into clean, hot preserve jars and seal according to the jar or lid manufacturers directions.

YIELD: 7 to 8 pints.