Faye's Zucchini Relish

Bright, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful, Faye's Zucchini Relish is a homemade condiment that transforms summer's bounty into a pantry staple you'll reach for all year long. This delightful recipe combines grated zucchini, vibrant bell peppers, and onions with a perfectly balanced blend of white vinegar, sugar, and warming spices like ground turmeric, nutmeg, celery seed, and mustard seed. The result is a fragrant, sweet-tart relish with a slight crunch and a pop of color in every jar. With simple steps like salting and rinsing the vegetables to remove excess moisture, then gently simmering the mixture to perfection, this recipe is as satisfying to make as it is to eat. Serve it as a zesty topping for hot dogs and burgers, mix it into potato salad for an extra kick, or pair it with crackers and cheese for a quick appetizer. Ideal for preserving zucchini season, this relish makes an excellent gift or a tasty addition to your homemade canned goods collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 10 cups (grated) Zucchini
• 4 cups (chopped) Onions
• 2 cups (chopped) Green bell pepper
• 2 cups (chopped) Red bell pepper
• 5 tbsp Salt
• 6 cups Sugar
• 2.5 cups White vinegar
• 0.5 cups Water
• 1 tbsp Ground turmeric
• 1 tbsp Ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp Celery seed
• 1 tbsp Mustard seed

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, chopped onions, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper.

Step 2

Sprinkle the salt over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 2 hours to draw out excess moisture.

Step 3

After 2 hours, transfer the vegetables to a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt.

Step 4

Squeeze the vegetables gently to remove as much water as possible, then set them aside.

Step 5

In a large pot, combine sugar, white vinegar, water, ground turmeric, ground nutmeg, celery seed, and mustard seed. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the prepared vegetable mixture to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Carefully pour the hot relish into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top. Seal the jars with lids.

Step 8

Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper sealing.

Step 9

Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely on a towel or cooling rack. Check the seals to ensure they’re airtight.

Step 10

Store the relish in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate once opened.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4748.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5960.1

Total Fat 16.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 49764.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1408.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1356.9g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 655.4mg	0%
Iron 17.8mg	0%
Potassium 6450.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.5%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 95.4%