Strawberry Freezer Jam

2c crushed berries

4c sugar

1 pkg sure jel

3/4 c water

Mix sugar with fruit and let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Bring water and sure jel to a full boil.  Boil 1 minute.

remove from heat and stir into berries for 3 minutes.

Put in clean jars, let sit for 24 hours.  Put in freezer.

Zucchini Relish

10 c ground Zucchini

4 c ground onion

5T salt

Combine and let stand overnight.

Rinse and drain 3 times.

Add

2 ½ c vinegar

6 c sugar

1T dry mustard

2t celery seed

1t pepper

1T turmeric

1T corn starch

1T nutmeg

A few peppers for color (optional)

Cook slowly until liquid is clear, around 30 minutes.

Seal with caps and rings while hot. Process 15 minutes.

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Green Tomato Relish

Ingredients

• 4 cups ground onions (about 12 medium)
• 4 cups ground cabbage (about 1 head)
• 4 cups ground green tomatoes (about 10 tomatoes)
• 4 cups ground green peppers (about 12 peppers)
• 6 medium sweet red peppers, ground
• 1/2 cup salt
• 6 cups sugar
• 2 Tablespoons mustard seed
• 1 Tablespoon celery seed
• 1 - 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
• 4 cups cider vinegar
• 2 cups water

Directions:

Grind vegetables with a food processor or grinder.   Place into a clean 5 gallon plastic bucket and sprinkle with salt.  Cover with lid and let stand overnight in a cool location.

The next day, rinse the veggies in a colander in batches and drain well.  Pour into a large stockpot. 

Combine sugar, spices, vinegar & water and stir to dissolve the sugar.  Pour over the veggies in the stockpot.   Heat to boiling and simmer 3 minutes. 

Seal in hot sterilized canning jars. 

Makes 8 to 10 pints.

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