Description
Homemade Sweet Pepper Relish is a vibrant and flavorful condiment that adds a delightful zing to your meals. This tangy relish, bursting with the sweetness of fresh chili peppers, is perfect for enhancing sandwiches, grilled meats, or as an exciting dip for vegetables and crackers. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create this versatile relish in under an hour. Whether you’re using up a bountiful garden harvest or just looking to add some zest to your everyday dishes, this relish promises to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy the taste of summer all year round with this easy-to-make sweet pepper relish recipe!
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped sweet chili peppers
- 3/4 cup white apple vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (or ground yellow mustard powder)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan, combine all ingredients over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring to a light boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes until the liquid reduces and absorbs into the pepper mixture.
- Transfer the relish into a jar, allow it to cool completely, then seal.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added spice, consider mixing in some finely chopped jalapeños. Adjust sugar levels according to your taste preference. Ensure jars are sterilized before storing for maximum freshness.