Prize Winning Zucchini Relish Recipes

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large container, combine the zucchini, onions, peppers and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drain; rinse and drain again., In a stockpot, combine the sugar, vinegar, cornstarch and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add zucchini mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Refrigerate remaining relish for up to 1 week.

PRIZE WINNING ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large container, combine zucchini, onion, pepper, chilies and salt; stir well.
• Chill overnight. Rinse thoroughly; drain.
• In a large kettle, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Add zucchini mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.
• Ladle hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Adjust lids.
• Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
• Serving suggestion: Mix into tuna or macaroni salad.
• (Country Woman July/Aug 1995)

PRIZE-WINNING ZUCCHINI BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl beat eggs lightly. Add in oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla.
• Add in all the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Mix in raisins or walnuts if desired.
• Pour into two greased and floured loaf pans.
• Bake at 325 for 1 hour.

GLADYS' ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Mix first 3 listed ingredients together well and let stand overnight.
• In morning, drain; rinse in cold water and drain again.
• In large kettle mix the next 8 ingredients and bring to a boil.
• After a boil is reached, add the zucchini mix along with the green and red sweet pepper.
• Bring to a boil again.
• Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Pour into hot jars and process in hot water bath for 5 minutes, to seal.