Zucchini Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 c. ground zucchini
4 red peppers or carrots chopped
5 Tbsp. salt
4 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. vinegar
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
2 1/4 tsp. corn starch
1 1/2 tsp. celery seed
1 hot pepper (optional)

Preparation

Mix together zucchini, peppers or carrots and salt. Set aside for several hours; then rinse in cold water. Mix together in a large pot the following: sugar, vinegar, nutmeg, black pepper, dry mustard, corn starch, and celery seed. Simmer until very hot and pour over zucchini; seal in jars.