Green Tomato Mincemeat

this makes about 6 pints and is a good way to use the last of the garden green tomatoes

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 6 pints

Ingredients

• 5  lbs  finely chopped green tomatoes
• 1  quart  finely chopped peeled tart apple
• 1 1⁄4 cups golden raisins
• 1 1⁄4 cups  packed brown sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄3 cup vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons  minced  orange rind or 2  tablespoons lemon peel
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. place all ingredients in a large kettle or dutch oven.
2. bring to a boil.
3. reduce heat and simmer until thickened or mincemeat reaches desired consistency.
4. pack hot into hot jars.leaving 1/2" headspace.
5. adjust caps.
6. process for 25 minutes in a boiling water bath.