GARDEN'S HARVEST PICKLES

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This relish recipe from a friend is similar to giardiniera only sweeter. I have a certain sense of pride when giving jars as gifts knowing all the vegetables were raised in my own garden.-Linda Chapman, Meriden, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 11 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 large onions, cut into wedges
3 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium sweet red peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup canning salt
6 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch lengths
6 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 cups cauliflower florets
3 cups cut fresh green beans (2-inch lengths)
3 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch slices
6 cups sugar
6 cups white vinegar
1/4 cup mustard seed
1/4 cup celery seed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the onions, peppers and canning salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Drain; place in a stockpot. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Carefully ladle hot mixture into 11 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges