squash relish

Name: Squash Relish
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6 jar(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cup(s) diced squash; 3 cup(s) diced sweet peppers; 2 cup(s) diced onions; 1 tablespoon(s) salt; 3 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) white mustard seed; 1 tablespoon(s) celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dry mustard; 2 1/2 cup(s) white vinegar

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Tina Simpson

Lancing, TN

Updated on Jun 25, 2026

Love to eat this with pinto beans and cornbread. I can eat a whole jar by itself!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

Fresh tasting, this squash relish is a unique way to use extra squash from a summer garden. It's easy to can, and no pressure cooker is needed. Salt draws out the moisture and helps the relish stay firm and crisp. The combination of sweet peppers, squash, and onions creates a beautiful array of colors and flavors. Sugar and vinegar add a sweet and tangy flavor. At the same time, celery seed and mustard add an extra depth of flavor. If you want to spice it up a bit, you could add jalapenos. We spooned it over hot dogs, but it would be delicious over chicken or good mixed into some potato salad.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 jar(s)

Ingredients

8 cups diced squash
3 cups diced sweet peppers
2 cups diced onions
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon white mustard seed
1 tablespoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 1/2 cups white vinegar

How To Make squash relish

Step 1

Dice vegetables and mix with salt. Let stand for at least 1 hour. Drain well ... squeeze out juice.

Step 2

Mix vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, and dry mustard in a large pot and bring to a boil.
Step 3

Add vegetables and bring to a boil.
Step 4

Pour into hot jars and seal.
Step 5

Add to a water bath for 15 minutes. I put mine in jelly jars because I eat a jar all by myself. This recipe should make about 6 pint jars. Sometimes I have a bit that will not fit into the jars... it does not go to waste.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 36kcal, carbohydrates: 9g, cholesterol: 0g, fat: 0g, fiber: 0g, protein: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, sodium: 80mg, sugar: 7g, unsaturated fat: 0g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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