Crisp Sweet Relish

Crisp Sweet Relish

Ingredients:
pickles, cucumber, sour
onions, raw
carrots, raw
salt, table
sugars, granulated
vinegar, distilled
celery, raw
spices, turmeric, ground
spices, nutmeg, ground
spices, pepper, black

Directions:
Combine the cucumbers, onions and carrots in large bowl; sprinkle with salt.
Cover with ice cubes.
let stand for 6 hours.
Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly.
In a large kettle, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, turmeric, nutmeg and pepper.
Add vegetables; bring to boil over medium heat, stirring often.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes, stir often.
Pack the hot mixture into hot jars, leave 1/2 inch head space.
Adjust caps.
Process for 10 minutes in boiling- water bath.