Best 5 Award Winning Green Tomato Mincemeat Recipes
Have you ever had the dilemma of too many green tomatoes at the end of summer, your vegetable plants struggling against the early autumn frost? Before they go to waste, consider turning them into something extraordinary—an award-winning green tomato mincemeat. Green tomato mincemeat is a unique and flavorful take on the classic mincemeat, with a tart sweetness that adds complexity to your holiday baking. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a delightful green tomato mincemeat that will surely impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT
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
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 RECIPE
Check out this old-fashioned mincemeat with green tomatoes recipe that's made with green tomatoes, spices, candied peels, and apples.
Provided by Diana Rattray
Categories Condiment
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Combine all ingredients-green tomatoes, apples, raisins, currants, candied citron or peel, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and lemon juice-in a large heavy pan. (Omit cloves if you plan to freeze the mincemeat.)
- Cook the mixture slowly until it is tender and thick, about 1 hour or more. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- To can, pour boiling mixture into hot, sterile jars , leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal promptly .
- Process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes. Store in a cool dry place.
- To freeze, pack cold mincemeat into freezer jars or containers, leaving about an inch headspace for expansion. Seal and freeze promptly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 119 mg, Sugar 25 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 5 to 6 quarts (40 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
AWARD WINNING GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT
This favourite of my dad's won me an award from the Ontario Greenbelt Fresh Association, and for good reason! Apples, 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!
Provided by YummySmellsca
Categories Tarts
Time 1h55m
Yield 5 quarts, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
CONTEST-WINNING FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
A quick and easy homemade salsa makes a mouthwatering addition to these fried tomatoes. The golden coating is so crispy, no one suspects the slices are light. -Ingrid Parker, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and cayenne. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Place cornflake crumbs in a third bowl. Pat green tomato slices dry. Coat with flour mixture, dip into egg mixture, then coat with crumbs., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 4 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Fry tomato slices, four at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown, adding more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. , Place fried tomatoes on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with the fried tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEN TOMATO MOCK MINCEMEAT PIE
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
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
Tips:
- Choose firm, green tomatoes that are free of blemishes and bruises.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the tomatoes into small pieces.
- To remove the seeds from the tomatoes, use a spoon or a melon baller.
- Soak the raisins in hot water for 10 minutes before using.
- If you don't have any suet, you can use butter or margarine instead.
- Be sure to cook the mincemeat until it is thick and bubbly.
- Store the mincemeat in a cool, dark place 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 is perfect for adding a sweet and tangy flavor to pies, tarts, and cookies. It can also be used as a filling for sandwiches and wraps. If you are looking for a unique and flavorful way to use up your green tomatoes, be sure to try this recipe.
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