FRUIT & TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Peel, pit, and chop peaches, and mix with lime juice.
• Peel, core, and chop apples. Add to peaches.
• Peel and chop fresh tomatoes to measure 4 cups (or use canned diced).
• Seed and dice bell peppers.
• Seed & dice jalapenos.
• Combine all fresh fruits and vegetables in a large stainless steel pot. Add vinegar,honey, chipotle powder, and crushed red pepper. ( Do not add canned vegetables and fruit yet).
• Bring mixture to boil over medium heat. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Lower heat if necessary to avoid sticking.
• Drain and add pineapple and any canned vegetables. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add tomato paste (optional). Continue frequent stirring. Reduce heat to simmer.
• Ladle salsa into hot sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rim with clean cloth or napkin. Top with new sterilized lid. Screw on band tightly.
• Place jars in canning pot. Add water to cover jars by 2 inches.
• Bring canner to boil, and process for 20 minutes.
• Remove jars from canner, and place on towel in a cool spot.
• In about an hour, check to make sure that lids have sealed. Refrigerate or reprocess any that are not sealed.
• Allow to sit without moving for about 2 days.
• Label and store jars in a cool, dark place.