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Award Winning Green Tomato Mincemeat Recipe

This unique and festive vegan mincemeat recipe, winner of the 2008 Ontario Greenbelt Fresh Association contest, is a delightful twist on a classic. Sweet pears, crunchy carrots, plump raisins, and surprisingly tangy green tomatoes create a flavor explosion perfect for holiday pies and tarts. Easy to make and freeze for later, this mincemeat is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Get ready to impress your friends and family with this award-winning recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 236.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Award Winning Green Tomato Mincemeat

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How to Make Award Winning Green Tomato Mincemeat

  1. Wash and chop all the vegetables: Peel and chop pears into 1/2-inch pieces (4 medium pears), chop carrots into 1/4-inch slices (2 medium carrots), and roughly chop green tomatoes (4 medium green tomatoes).
  2. In a large stockpot, combine the chopped pears, carrots, green tomatoes, raisins (1 cup), brown sugar (1 cup packed), lemon juice (1/4 cup), molasses (1/4 cup), mixed spice (2 teaspoons), ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon), ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon), and salt (1/2 teaspoon).
  3. Add the water (1 cup) and stir well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Once simmering, reduce heat to low, partially cover the pot, and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
  6. After 1 hour and 15 minutes, taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed. For a thicker mincemeat, continue to simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
  7. **Canning:** Carefully ladle the hot mincemeat into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings, and process according to your water bath canner instructions.
  8. **Freezing:** Allow the mincemeat to cool completely. Pack cold mincemeat into freezer-safe jars or containers, leaving about 1 inch of headspace for expansion. Seal tightly and freeze immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

215g

Fat

0g

Carbs

20g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion For Large Groups Jams And Preserves Pies And Tarts Desserts Condiments Etc Fruit Vegetables European Holiday Event Vegan Vegetarian Winter Pies English Dietary Gifts Christmas Gluten Free Seasonal Inexpensive Free Of Something Apples Pears Tomatoes Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less From Scratch