Old Fashioned Green Tomato Mincemeat

Contributed By: californiajody
From Diana Rattray,

Mincemeat is included in several recipes. This is one option for making it.

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Total Preparation Time: More than 2 hours
Actual Cooking Time: 1.5 hours
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: Asian
Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Meal Type: Dessert
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Ingredients

* 3 quarts Chopped green tomatoes
* 1 1/2 quarts Peeled, chopped tart apples
* 2 cups Raisins
* 1 cup Currants
* 1/2 cup Diced candied citron, lemon or orange peel
* 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon Ground allspice
* 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
* 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons Salt
* 3 cups Brown sugar, firmly packed
* 3/4 cup Vinegar
* 1/4 cup Lemon juice

Preparation

PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients in a large heavy pan. (Omit cloves if you plan to freeze mincemeat.) Cook mixture slowly until it is tender and thick, about 1 hour or more. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. To can, pour boiling mixture into hot, sterile jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal promptly. Process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes. Store in a cool dry place.

To freeze, pack cold mincemeat into freezer jars or containers, leaving about an inch headspace for expansion. Seal and freeze promptly.

Makes about 5 to 6 quarts of green tomato mincemeat.