Apples, oranges, lemons, brown sugar, raisins, spices, and green tomatoes combine to make a flavorful pie filling. Makes 30 pints of perfect stocking stuffers.
Preparation Time
45 mins
Cooking Time
3 hr 15 mins
Total Time
4 hr
Calories
179 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine green tomatoes, apples, brown sugar, suet (or oil), and vinegar in a large stockpot. Add oranges, candied peel, raisins, and lemons. Season with salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Cover and cook over low heat for 3 hours.
Step 2
Sterilize 30 (1-pint) canning jars and lids according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 3
Ladle mincemeat filling into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Wipe the jars with a clean, damp cloth. Cover the jars with the lids and screw on the rings.
Step 4
Heat water in a hot water canner. Place the jars in a rack and slowly lower the jars into the canner. The water should cover the jars completely and should be hot but not boiling. Bring water to a boil; process for 10 minutes.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup distilled white vinegar
8 quarts green tomatoes, minced
8 quarts minced, cored apples
6 pounds brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cloves
2 tablespoons ground allspice
2 pounds raisins
7 large orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size
