Green tomato mincemeat

[Prairie dog]

Green tomato mincemeat

6 c. each green chopped tomatoes and chopped apples
4 c. dark brown sugar
1 1/3 c. cider vinegar
3 c. raisins (dark)
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 3/4 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. mace (a must)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. salt

Mix altogether in large pot. bring to boil simmer 2 1/4 hours,after add 1 1/2 sticks butter. Stir often over medium heat. Cool. Put in jars and screw lid tight. Makes 3 pies if a few chopped apples are added.

I make mincemeat tarts,add some brandy to the mixture before putting in shells at Christmas to give away. I use prepared
tart shells .

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[Vivjen]

We tend to make ours without tomatoes....but with currants and sultanas as well as raisins. Apple improves it...

 

[RadishRose]

My goodness, I can't imagine if this tastes like apple pie or ketchup, but it does sound good!