How To Make Sweet Cucumber Relish

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar offers a similar flavor profile.

vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often more affordable and adds a different flavor.

onion

💰Cheaper: green onion

Green onion is a milder option and often less expensive.

mustard seeds

💰Cheaper: ground mustard

Ground mustard can be a more accessible alternative.

Chop cucumbers and onion finely.

Combine chopped cucumbers, onion, and salt in a bowl and let sit for 1 hour.

Drain excess liquid from the cucumber mixture.

In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, and spices.

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Add the drained cucumber mixture to the saucepan.

Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry.

Stir the slurry into the relish mixture and return to heat.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

Transfer to sterilized jars and seal tightly.

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