Pennsylvania Dutch Green Tomato Mincemeat

Total Time: 1 hr
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 8 quarts green tomatoes


• 2 lemons


• 4 lbs brown sugar


• 2 lbs raisins or 2 lbs sultanas


• 1 tablespoon salt


• 2 teaspoons ground cloves


• 1 teaspoon allspice


• 1 tablespoon cinnamon


• 1 teaspoon ground ginger


• 1/2 teaspoon mace


• 1 cup vinegar

Recipe

• 1 scald and peel tomatoes.


• 2 put through a food chopper (or chop in a food processor) along with the lemons.


• 3 add sugar, raisins, salt, spices and vinegar; cook about 45 minutes over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.


• 4 pour into sterilized jars and seal.