Karen's Zucchini Relish

My family love this recipe. I even have several friends who ask for this every year.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 5 mins
• Yields: 4 half-pints

Ingredients

• 2  cups  chopped zucchini
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  sweet green pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  sweet red pepper
• 2  tablespoons salt
• 1 3⁄4 cups sugar
• 2  teaspoons celery seeds
• 1  teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1  cup cider vinegar

Directions

1. Combine zucchini, onion, green and red peppers; sprinkle with salt, cover cold water.
2. Let stand 2 hours. Drain: rinse and drain thoroughly.
3. Combine remaining ingredients in a large saucepot. Bring to a boil.
4. Add vegetables: simmer 10 minutes.
5. Pack hot relish into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
6. Remove any air bubbles. Adjust 2-piece caps.
7. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.