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Apple and Green Tomato Relish

From the Kitchen of: Pepper
Source: Exported from MasterCook - Recipe By : Certo Newsletter Volume 3, Issue 3/Carole Walberg

1 1/2	C	Apples -- finely chopped
1	C	Green tomatoes -- finely chopped
1/2	C	Red pepper -- finely chopped
3/4	C	White vinegar
1/4	C	Onion -- finely chopped
1/4	C	Green pepper -- finely chopped
1	tbsp	Dry mustard
1	tbsp	Salt
1/2	tsp	Allspice
1/2	tsp	Black pepper -- coarse
1	tsp	Mustard seed
1/4	tsp	Crushed red pepper
1		Bay leaf
3 1/4	C	Granulated sugar
1	box	Certo light fruit pectin crystals

Measure prepared fruit, vegetables, vinegar and spices into a large saucepan. Measure sugar and set aside.
Combine fruit pectin crystals with 1/4 cup of measured sugar. Stir pectin mixture into fruit and vegetable mixture. Place saucepan over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil.
Stir in remaining sugar. Continue to cook and stir over high heat until mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Stir and skim foam for 5 minutes to prevent floating fruit. Pour quickly into warm, sterilized jars filling up to 1/4 inch from rim.
Seal while hot with sterilized 2-piece lids with new centers and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
Makes 6 cups
Prep. time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes