Best 7 Green Tomato Mincemeat Recipes

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**Green Tomato Mincemeat: A Tangy and Unique Preserve**

Green tomato mincemeat is a delicious and versatile preserve that can be enjoyed in various ways. Made with a combination of green tomatoes, apples, raisins, currants, spices, and brandy, this mincemeat has a distinctively tangy and slightly sweet flavor. It's perfect for filling pies, tarts, and pastries, or simply spread on toast or crackers. This article provides three different recipes for green tomato mincemeat, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic version that uses a combination of green tomatoes, apples, raisins, currants, and spices. The second recipe adds a bit of sweetness with the addition of brown sugar, while the third recipe uses a combination of fresh and dried fruits for a more complex flavor. All three recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious and versatile preserve that can be enjoyed all year round.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN TOMATO MOCK MINCEMEAT PIE



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This recipe is 'The Holidays' for me. I remember the smell filling the house 60 years ago when my mom was cooking it. At the end of the tomato season, when the remaining tomatoes in the garden will not ripen, this is a great use for them. A note from my mother: I put a heaping teaspoon of tapioca on the bottom crust before I fill it. It will absorb some of the liquid.

Provided by TopDog

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Mincemeat Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped green tomato
2 cups peeled and chopped tart green apples
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped raisins
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, apples, brown sugar, raisins, vinegar, butter, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and cloves together in a large saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until bubbling and slightly reduced in volume, about 25 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Press 1 pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Pour green tomato filling into the pie crust; top with the second pie crust, crimping the edges together to seal.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and continue baking until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 404.8 mg, Sugar 37.9 g

GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT



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This makes about 30 pints of mincemeat. Have on hand 30 pint canning jars with brand-new rings and lids. Reusing old lids is not recommended. A delicious way to use green tomatoes. The recipe came from my grandfather, and our family has been making it forever! Use straight from the jar for pies, cookies, muffins, or cake.

Provided by April

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Mincemeat Pie Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 120

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 quarts green tomatoes, minced
8 quarts minced, cored apples
½ pound beef suet
6 pounds brown sugar
1 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground cloves
2 tablespoons ground allspice
2 pounds raisins
32 ounces candied mixed citrus peel
7 large orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size
2 lemons, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a very large stock pot, combine green tomatoes, apples, suet (or oil), brown sugar, vinegar, chopped oranges, chopped lemons, raisins, and candied peel. Season with salt, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Cover, and cook over low heat for 3 hours.
  • Sterilize 30 (1 pint) canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Ladle filling into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Wipe the jar with a clean, damp cloth. Cover with jars with lids, and screw on jar rings.
  • Heat water in a hot water canner. Place jars in rack, and slowly lower jars into canner. The water should cover the jars completely, and should be hot but not boiling. Bring water to a boil, and process for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 126.3 mg, Sugar 32 g

GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT



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Make and share this Green Tomato Mincemeat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HELEN PEAGRAM

Categories     Low Protein

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups green tomatoes
6 cups apples
2 cups sultanas
1 cup currants
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of
1 teaspoon orange rind
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch clove
4 tablespoons margarine
3 cups sugar

Steps:

  • This is the mincemeat I use all the time now.
  • Don't peel tomatoes or apples.
  • Core and chop in processor.
  • Cook everything together slowly for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Bottle in sterilized jars and hot water process for 25 minutes.

GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT



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This recipe has been passed down through my family for generations. I remember my grandmother and my mother making it. Yummy as a relish with chicken or pork. It of course makes yummy pie. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Provided by Carolyn Parke

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 large tomato (green)
3 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp clove, ground
1 tsp salt
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 pt apples, granny smith (chopped)
1 lb raisins (ground)

Steps:

  • 1. Grind Green Tomatoes, put in strainer and drain off all juice. Grind raisins
  • 2. Measure one pint of ground tomato. Pour into a 10 cup pot.
  • 3. Add remaining ingredients and cook on low heat until thick. About an hour
  • 4. Put into hot pint jars and seal while boiling hot. For a sure seal, once lids are on and tightened, turn bottles upside down till cool.

AWARD WINNING GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT



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Pears, carrots and raisins team up with the unlikely candidate of green tomatoes for a deliciously tangy-sweet mincemeat. This is a vegan recipe, perfect for pie or tart fillings at Christmas and it freezes well, too! This won me first prize in the Ontario Greenbelt Fresh Association's contest in 2008.

Provided by YummySmellsca

Categories     Pie

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 quarts, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

650 g green tomatoes, chopped
1 kg granny smith apple, half-peeled, diced
250 g thompson seedless grapes
100 g shredded carrots
165 g chopped dried pears
1/2 cup candied orange peel
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (omit if freezing, stir in once thawed)
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot.
  • Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Can according to water bath canner instructions.
  • Alternatively, freeze: pack cold mincemeat into freezer jars or containers, leaving about an inch headspace for expansion. Seal and freeze promptly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.3, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 135, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 53.8, Protein 1.7

GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT



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A coworker shared this recipe with me!! It is fabulous!! Right now my house is screaming HOLIDAYS from the wonderful aroma of it simmering on top of the stove!! I made just a couple of changes and substitutions. Thank you Bette!!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 3 quarts, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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
12 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)

Steps:

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

GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT



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I love this as a pie or as a cookie filling.

Provided by kay OLEARY

Categories     Pies

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 qt chopped green tomatoes
2 qt chopped apples
1 lb raisins
1 lb currants
1/2 c butter
1/2 c vinegar
2 c mollasses
5 c brown sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp cloves
4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Cover the tomatoes with water, scald and drain.
  • 2. Combine tomatoes with apples, raisins, currants, vinegar, mollasses and spices in a big enamel kettle. Cook all together until thick and dark. This should take about 2 hours.
  • 3. Pour into sterile jars,seal,process in a hot water bath 10 minutes. I have froze this for a year also and it was very good.
  • 4. Makes 8 pints.

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:

  • Choose firm, green tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the tomatoes into small pieces, as this will help them cook evenly.
  • If you don't have any suet, you can substitute butter or lard.
  • Don't overcook the mincemeat, as this will make it tough.
  • Let the mincemeat cool completely before using it.
  • Store the mincemeat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Green tomato mincemeat is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for adding a sweet and tangy flavor to pies, tarts, and other desserts. It can also be used as a sandwich spread or as a glaze for meat. No matter how you choose to use it, green tomato mincemeat is sure to be a hit. So next time you have a few green tomatoes on hand, don't let them go to waste. Make a batch of green tomato mincemeat and enjoy it all year long.

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