BLUE RIBBON CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Remove husk from corn. Scrub with stiff brush to remove silks, rinse. Cut kernels from cob(do not scrape cobs). Measures 8 cups kernels.
• In large pot, combine corn kernels, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer covered for 4-5 minutes or until corn is nearly tender, drain.
• In the same pot, combine corn, celery, peppers, and onion. Stir in vinegar, sugar, mustard, pickling salt, celery seeds and turmeric. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Add cornstarch mixture to corn mixture. Cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
• Ladle into hot sterlized pint jars, leaving 1/2" headspace. Wipe rims and add lids.
• Process in water bath for 15 minutes. Start timing once water is boiling.
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