Pear Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 pears, peeled, cored and ground
6 medium onions, ground
8 green peppers, ground
4 sweet red peppers, ground
2 hot peppers, ground
6 c. vinegar (5% acidity)
6 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. mustard seed
2 Tbsp. pickling salt
1 Tbsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger

Preparation

Let pears, onions and peppers stand in separate containers for 1 hour. Pour boiling water over each; drain well.
Combine pears, onion, peppers, vinegar, sugar and seasonings in a large kettle. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Pour hot mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims.
Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands.
Process in boiling water bath for 20 minutes.
Let stay in a cool place for 1 month before using.
Chill before serving.
Makes 10 pints.