Peach-Vidalia Onion Relish

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons gin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 pounds Vidalia onion, finely chopped
• 2 1/2 pounds peaches, peeled and chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 2 jalapenos, minced

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven bring water, sugar, cider vinegar, gin, salt, mustard seeds, celery salt, crushed red pepper flakes, and bay leaves to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, peaches, garlic, and jalapeno and boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
3. Let mixture cool, and remove bay leaves. Relish can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. (Makes about 8 cups.)