So-Sweet Squash Pickles

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 10 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Eleanor Sundman

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

These crisp crunchy slices, seasoned with celery seed and mustard seed, have a sweet-sour taste that everyone is sure to relish! The colorful blend of yellow squash, sweet red pepper and chopped onion makes a beautiful presentation. -Eleanor Sundman Farmington, Connecticut

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So-Sweet Squash Pickles

Contest Winner
Yield:4 cups
Prep:20 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 3 small yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
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Directions

  1. Place squash, pepper and onion in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 1 hour to drain.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add vegetables; return to a boil. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  3. Transfer to a storage container with a cover; refrigerate, covered, at least 4 days before serving. May be stored in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
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