Homemade Corn Relish

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Barger Estate in Mckinney, Texas in 1997.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 20 ears of whole kernel corn
 * 1 pint diced sweet red peppers
 * 1 pint diced green peppers
 * 1 quart chopped celery
 * 1 cup chopped white onions
 * 1½ cups sugar
 * 1 quart vinegar
 * 2 tablespoons salt
 * 2 teaspoons celery seed
 * 2 tablespoons dry mustard
 * 1 teaspoon turmeric

Directions

 * 1) Cook ears of corn in boiling water for 5 minutes then cut from cob.
 * 2) Combine peppers, celery, onions, sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seed.
 * 3) Bring to a boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
 * 4) Blend dry mustard and turmeric with a little liquid and add with corn to boiling mixture.
 * 5) Boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
 * 6) This relish may be thickened by adding ¼ cup flour blended with ½ cup water at the time the corn is added for cooking.
 * 7) Frequent stirring will be necessary to prevent sticking and scorching.
 * 8) Pack loosely then seal and process for 15 minutes.