Relish has zip -- cut down on spices if you prefer a milder taste.
20 large ripe tomatoes, peeled
8 pears, peeled and cored
8 peaches, peeled and pitted
6 large onions, peeled
2 sweet red peppers, cored
3 cups vinegar
4 cups sugar
2 Tblsp. salt
4 oz. whole pickling spices.
- Coarsely chop tomatoes; put pears, peaches, onions, and ppers through the coarse blade of the food chopper.
- Combine with vinegar, sugar, salt and spices, which have been tied loosely in a bag. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 2 hours or until mixture is thick.
- Ladle into hot, sterilized jars; seal at once. Process in boiling water bath (212 degrees F) 5 minutes. Makes about 8 pints.”
