- 8 large medium-ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped into 3/4 inch chunks
- 2 cups chopped firm apples
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled fresh peaches
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peeled pears
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 3 tablespoons whole pickling spices
- 2 1/2 cups lightly packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pickling salt
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
- Place the tomatoes, apples, peaches, pears, onion, and celery into a heavy pot. Stir in the pickling spices, brown sugar, pickling salt, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, while continuing to stir. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until thick, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, or about 45 minutes.
- Pour the fruit relish into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust caps. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Cool jars, and store in a cool, dry place.