Green Tomato Mincemeat

"Recipes for green tomatoes are a necessity for anyone who persists in growing tomatoes in a climate that is guaranteed to have a frost just as the first few ripen. I thought this was a pretty strange idea at first, but I did have all those #$%& green tomatoes. Regular mincemeat I find too sweet and rich. Regular mincemeat needs something mild and slightly astringent to tone it down.... something like.... green tomatoes!"
 
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Ready In:
3hrs
Ingredients:
14
Yields:
7 500ml jars
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ingredients

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directions

  • Chop and measure the tomatos.
  • Put them in a large canning kettle with water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Add the apples, raisins, ginger, mixed peel and dark brown sugar.
  • Simmer until thick, stirring frequently.
  • Add the spices, salt, rum, cornstarch and lemon juice.
  • (Dissolve the cornstarch in the lemon juice before adding.) Simmer, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.
  • Pack into sterilized 500ml (pint) jars and seal.
  • Place in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes.

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  1. too much ginger. It made a soapy taste.
     
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I love to garden, both perennials and vegetables. I am always looking for recipes to fiddle with, especially good simple vegetable dishes. I try to use organic ingredients as much as possible.
 
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