Fruited Holiday Vegetables

Submitted by Sydney Mike

"The original of this slightly altered recipe comes from Taste of Home Best of Holiday Recipes, 2008 & makes a wonderful fruit-&-veggie combo!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 large rutabaga, peeled, cubed
• 3 small red potatoes, cubed
• 3 medium yams, peeled, cubed
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup cold water
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups mincemeat
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 cup dark corn syrup
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 3⁄4 cups unsweetened frozen peach slices, thawed, chopped
• 1 medium tart apple, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped

directions

1. Place rutabaga in a Dutch oven & cover with water, then bring to boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Add red potatoes & enough additional water to cover.
3. Return to boil, then reduce heat, cover & simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add yams & enough additional water to cover, then bring to boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer 15 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
5. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F & grease a 4-quart baking dish.
6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch & cold water until smooth.
7. Gradually stir in the orange Juice, then bring to boil & cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
8. Stir in mincemeat, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, ginger & cinnamon, & heat through.
9. In a large bowl, combine peaches, apple & lemon juice.
10. Drain vegetables & stir in the fruit mixture.
11. Transfer to prepared baking dish, then add the mincemeat mixture & stir gently.
12. Sprinkle with pecans, then bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until fruit is tender.