Farmgirl's Green Tomato Relish

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green tomatoes, cored and chopped
• 1 lb white onion or yellow onion, chopped
• 3/4 lb sweet red pepper, cored and chopped
• 1/2 lb tart cooking apple, such as 'Granny Smith', cored and chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt or sea salt
• 4 jalapeno peppers, cored, seeded if desired, and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the tomatoes, onions, peppers, apples, garlic, vinegar, and salt in a large,nonreactive saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about an hour.

2. 2

   Stir in the jalapenos, cilantro, and cumin and simmer for 5 more minutes. Carefully puree the mixture using a stick blender or in a traditional countertop blender (in batches if necessary) until still somewhat chunky.

3. 3

   If canning, return the pureed relish to a boil, then ladle the hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Process 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Store in a cool, dark place.