This sweet but zippy salsa is a great way to use summer fruits and vegetables. Try it on pork or chicken at your next cookout.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 20 tomatoes, chopped
- 6 onions, finely chopped
- 5 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and chopped
- 5 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 4 cups white sugar
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 4 tablespoons pickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth
PREPARATION:
In a large saucepan, bring to a boil the tomatoes, onions, peaches, pears, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, sugar, vinegar and salt. Reduce heat. Place the pickling spice into the mixture. Stirring frequently, simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until volume is reduced by half.
Discard spice bag. Transfer the mixture to sterile containers. Store in the refrigerator until use.
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