For probably the first time ever, I am referring to the food, not the dance.
First batch, 3 good pints, one refridgerator pint because of a chipped jar that I failed to notice.
- 7 cups tomatoes
- 2 cups yellow and white onions
- 1 cup green bell pepper
- 4 large red wannabe-spicy peppers from the garden
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp fresh cumin
- 1 tsp salt
Second batch, 4 good pints, plus a little for tasting
- 6 cups tomatoes
- 1 juiced lemon
- 1 juiced lime
- 2 large peaches, treated with that juice
- 1 very hopeful red bell pepper
- 1+ cup red onion
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh mint
- 1 tsp salt
This second batch was somewhat different than the original recipe. It called for 4 cups tomatoes, and 2 cups pears, as well as 2 cups peaches. I did not have pears, so I substituted another 2 cups of tomatoes for the pears. The recipe called for liquid honey. I am not sure how (or if) liquid honey differs from regular oozing honey, but I think the honey needs to be in proportion to the fruit. In other words, since I only used half the fruit requested, I ought to have used half the quantity of honey requested, as it ended up being a little strong.
Neither recipe called for salt. That boggles my mind.
I also burned the bejeezus out of my hand from an accidentally overheated ladle. Ow. Live and learn. Do not put your tools on the stove…
First time canning, all jars sealed. Looks good, tastes better!