Sweet Beet Relish

This vibrant relish combines sweet beets, onions and apples with vinegar and spices. It’s a tangy accompaniment for burgers, sausages or cheese.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked, diced beets
• 2 cups diced onion
• 2 cups diced apple
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp ground allspice

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine beets, onion, apple, sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds and allspice.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
3. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender and mixture thickens, about 30 minutes.
4. Ladle hot relish into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Cap and seal.
5. Process in a boiling-water bath for 10 minutes. Cool and store.

Use this relish to top burgers or serve it on a charcuterie board for a pop of color and flavor.