Green Tomato Mincemeat Recipe

Name: Green Tomato Mincemeat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups very green tomatoes, finely chopped; 7 cups green apples, finely chopped; 1 whole lemon, finely chopped (including rind); 1 cup sultana; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup currants; 4 cups sugar; ½ tablespoons molasses; 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup brandy (to 3/4 cup); 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup butter (can use oleo to keep vegetarian)

Servings: persons

7 cups very green tomatoes, finely chopped
7 cups green apples, finely chopped
1 whole lemon, finely chopped (including rind)
1 cup sultana
1 cup raisins
1 cup currants
4 cups sugar
½ tablespoons molasses
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup brandy (to 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup butter (can use oleo to keep vegetarian)

1
Mix together all ingredients except butter in a deep heavy bottomed pot.
2
Bring to a boil and immediately turn down heat so mixture will bubble gently.
3
Cook uncoverered over med to low heat, stirring regularly to prevent sticking, for 3 hours or until mixture is thick and liquid is absorbed.
4
Pot must be watched and heat lowered if it starts to splatter or if liquid evaporates to quickly.
5
Taste and adjust according to your own tastes -- more brandy, vinegar or sugar.
6
Simmer at least 3 hours.
7
Once mincemeat is cooked down to desired thickness, mix in butter a little bit at a time until well combined.
8
It will can, freeze or store in refrigerator (approx 30 days).

1307

kcal

Calories

Fat

282

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups very green tomatoes, finely chopped, 7 cups green apples, finely chopped, 1 whole lemon, finely chopped (including rind), 1 cup sultana, and more.

Yes, Green Tomato Mincemeat falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Tomato Mincemeat

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