Stuart's Spices
Amy from Stuart's won a Blue Ribbon 1st Place Award at the New York State Fair for her Zucchini Relish. She credits Stuart's Spices star anise as the key flavor that made this recipe unique.
Ingredients
- 10 cups peeled and finely diced zucchini
- 4 cups finely diced onion
- 2 Tbsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 2½ cups vinegar
- 1 tsp Stuart's Spices Ground Mustard
- 2 tsp Stuart's Spices Mustard Seed
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 tsp Stuart's Spices Turmeric
- 2 tsp Stuart's Spices Celery Seeds
- 5 Stuart's Spices Whole Star Anise
Instructions
- Combine the zucchini, onion, water, and salt. Stir to blend.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator overnight.
- Drain the mixture and rinse with cold water. Drain thoroughly.
- Place in a large pot and stir in the vinegar, mustard, mustard seed, sugar, turmeric, and celery seeds.
- Place the whole star anise in a cheesecloth bag. Add this to the pot.
- Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove and discard the star anise bag.
- Ladle into half pint jars, leaving ¼ inch head space.
- If canning, process in boiling water for 10 minutes.
Tips
This recipe is meant for home canning. If not canning, store in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.
Yields 8 half-pint jars.
