bip's ripe tomato relish

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 12 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 4 large yellow onions, chopped
• 3 cups apple vinegar
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 large apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• 7 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings, or as needed

Recipe

Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Ready Time: 5 hrs 45 mins


• combine tomatoes, onions, apple vinegar, salt, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon in a large stock pot over medium heat. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tomatoes have broken down and liquid has reduced by 1/3, about 2 hours. stir apples into the relish and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apple pieces have started to break down but are still small pieces, about 30 more minutes.
• sterilize jars, lids, and rings in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack the tomato relish into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids, and screw on rings.
• place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. leave a 2-inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• remove the jars from the stockpot and place a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). store in a cool, dark area.