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Sweet Tomato Relish Canning

My mom made this when i was a kid and i have been craving it for years. I just got in to canning and had her find the recipe for me. She got it from a neighbor years ago. I found roma tomatoes at a farmers market for 25 cents a pound and i couldn't resist. It tastes great on steak, hot dogs, burgers, venison etc. I even pour it over cream cheese and eat it with crackers. It is sweet, be warned. There are plenty of other tomato relish recipes out there if you prefer a savory relish.

Steps

Get a big pot , really big , 10 quarts or bigger.
Mix ingredients together and simmer uncovered on low.
The tomatoes will break down on their own , but you can use a potato masher and / or immersion blender if a very smooth relish is desired.
Stir often , it can burn on the bottom.
Stir with a spatula to help prevent sticking and burning.
Reduce until it reaches the consistency of applesauce.
It will turn a nice dark red and be somewhat translucent.
The recipe said 2-3 hours , i cooked it for 6.
To preserve , ladle relish in to prepared , hot jars leaving at least 1 / 4 inch head space.
Process in boiling water bath for 20 minute.

Ingredients

tomatoes, onion, apple, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, cinnamon, clove, allspice, ginger