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yellow squash relish

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Robin Grover
Appomattox, VA

This squash relish recipe was shared by a dear friend of mine, and I have been making it every summer for the past 5+ years. Great way to use up an abundance of yellow squash from your garden!

(2 ratings)
prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For yellow squash relish

  • 10 small or 7 medium yellow squash
  • 4
    onions
  • 1
    green pepper
  • 1
    red pepper
  • 1/4 c
    salt
  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 2 tsp
    ground termeric

How To Make yellow squash relish

  • 1
    Shred squash, onions, and both peppers into a large mixing bowl.
  • 2
    Add all salt and enough water to cover. Let stand in refrigerator 1 hour.
  • 3
    Drain-strain and rinse quickly under cold water. Drain well.
  • 4
    In a large pot, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed and turmeric. Bring to a boil.
  • 5
    Let stand 3 minutes, add vegetables and stir.
  • 6
    Return to boil - reduce heat to low and simmer 4-5 minutes.
  • 7
    Allow to cool; can or refrigerate as desired.
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