<link href="css/hmh.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <meta content="urn:uuid:feb72c8e-f8f9-4f81-9d92-998ea18699b4" name="Adept.expected.resource"/> </head> <body><a id="p83"/> <p class="center "> <span class="smallcaps"> <b>SIDES & SALADS</b> </span> </p> <h1 class="chaptertitle ">Zucchini Pepper Relish</h1> <p class="left "> <span class="smallcaps">TESTER’S COMMENTS</span> </p> <p class="left ">This colorful condiment goes great with crackers and cheese or even vegetable stew. Fair warning: It is a bit sweet.</p> <p class="center ">–D.T.</p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td><p class="table">1</p></td> <td><p class="table">medium to large zucchini</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">6</p></td> <td><p class="table">bell peppers, orange, yellow, red, or a combination, diced</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">4</p></td> <td><p class="table">sweet onions, diced</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">3½</p></td> <td><p class="table">cups sugar</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">1½</p></td> <td><p class="table">cups white vinegar</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">2</p></td> <td><p class="table">tablespoons cornstarch</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">1</p></td> <td><p class="table">teaspoon ground turmeric</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p class="table">1</p></td> <td><p class="table">teaspoon ground mustard</p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <p class="left ">Grate or shred zucchini to make 3 cups.</p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <p class="left ">In a stainless steel pot, combine zucchini, bell peppers, onions, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, turmeric, and mustard. Heat to a boil, stirring, then maintain a simmer. Stir occasionally, until onions are clear and relish is thick. Remove from heat. Pour into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes.</p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <p class="left "> <em>Makes 6 to 7 pints.</em> </p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <p class="left "> <em>I had way too many zucchini in my garden and lots of peppers and wanted to incorporate both for a fabulous flavor. These vegetables are gorgeous in a jar as a gift and can be used on any meat for added flavor.</em> </p> <p class="center ">Susan Lawrence, Ontario</p> <div class="timebreak "> </div> <hr/> <p class="center "><a id="p83a"/>Orange, yellow, and red bell peppers are actually just green bell peppers that were left on the plant to mature.</p> <hr/> </body> </html>