For Theresa P. in 7-21 newsletter:

Green Tomato Mincemeat

6 lbs green tomatoes
2 lbs tart apples
2 cups raisins
4 cups brown sugar firmly packed
2 cups strong coffee
l lemon (grated peel and juice)
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice

Core and quarter tomatoes and apples, put through food chopper with raisins. Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Simmer 2 hours stirring frequently. Pack at once in hot, sterile pint jars. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath (212? F) for 25 minutes. Remove jars from canner and complete seals unless closures are self-sealing type. Makes about 10 pints.

Note: You can freeze this recipe if you have space in the freezer.

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