Prize Winning Zucchini Relish

Transform your garden-fresh zucchini into the ultimate condiment with this Prize Winning Zucchini Relish—a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and subtly spiced flavors. This award-worthy recipe combines grated zucchini, crisp onions, and colorful bell peppers, all simmered in a delectable mixture of sugar, white vinegar, and warm spices like turmeric and nutmeg. The addition of celery seed and mustard gives it a unique, zesty kick, while a touch of cornstarch ensures the perfect relish consistency. Ideal for topping burgers, sausages, or sandwiches, this homemade zucchini relish is a crowd-pleaser that also shines as a thoughtful gift or pantry staple. Learn the simple steps to preserve this vibrant relish, complete with canning instructions for long-term storage—because once you’ve tried it, you’ll want to keep it stocked year-round! Keywords: zucchini relish, canning recipe, sweet and tangy relish, homemade condiment, zucchini preservation.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 10 cups (grated) Zucchini
• 4 cups (finely chopped) Onions
• 2 cups (finely chopped) Bell peppers (red or green)
• 5 tablespoons Salt
• 6 cups Granulated sugar
• 2.5 cups White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons Ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon Celery seed
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the grated zucchini, onions, and bell peppers.

Step 2

Sprinkle the salt over the mixture and toss to ensure even coating. Cover the bowl and let sit for 2 hours to draw out excess moisture.

Step 3

After 2 hours, drain the liquid and rinse the vegetables thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.

Step 4

In a large pot, combine the sugar, white vinegar, turmeric, nutmeg, mustard, celery seed, and black pepper. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 5

Add the drained vegetable mixture to the pot and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the relish simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the pot and stir well to thicken the mixture. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and carefully ladle the hot relish into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth and seal with sterilized lids.

Step 9

Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper sealing. Carefully remove the jars and let them cool completely on a towel or cooling rack.

Step 10

Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerate after opening.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4354.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5634.7

Total Fat 7.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 49706.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1404.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.8g	0%
Total Sugars 1354.2g
Protein 24.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 445.5mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 5559.8mg	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: 1.1%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 97.2%