Sara's Pear Relish.

Last week I told y'all I was going to make pear relish, well DH decided he wanted pear halves instead. Didn't hurt my feelings at all..lol..so much easier to do. But I was also asked about the recipe so here is the recipe my Momma gave me years ago.
This is great with everything, including hot biscuits.

Ingredients:

• 12 pounds firm pears, about 40, peeled, cored, quartered
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and quartered
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and quartered
• 2 pounds onions, about 7 to 8 medium, peeled and quartered
• 5 cups white vinegar
• 4 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons whole mixed pickling spice (mix in with pears)
  
• 2 tablespoons turmeric
• optional...if you like it hot or with a little kick to it, add a couple of hot peppers.
  

Preparation:

Grind pears, onions, and bell peppers. Drain off all liquid. I use a food processor..
Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling spices, and turmeric in a large kettle. Boil 10 minutes. Add ground fruit and vegetables; bring to a boil. Boil 15 minutes. Spoon into hot sterilized jars and seal quickly.
Process for 15 -20 minutes in a boiling-water canner,
Makes about six pints.
Serve with roasted or grilled meats.
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