Summer Mincemeat

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Cuisine: American

Summer Mincemeat is a tangy, sweet preserve combining green tomatoes and sour apples with warming spices. Its vibrant flavor makes it perfect for pies, tarts, or spreading on toast during warm months. A delightful way to preserve the bounty of summer for delicious treats throughout the year.

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Ingredients

  • 8 large green tomatoes
  • 8 large sour apples
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger

Instructions

  1. Core the tomatoes and apples.
  2. Put the cored tomatoes and apples into a food chopper and process until finely chopped.
  3. Add vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, butter, salt, cinnamon, and ginger to the chopped mixture.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
  5. Immediately transfer the hot mincemeat into clean jars.
  6. Seal and store for use in pies or other desserts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

538 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.7g 3% DV
Total Fat 31.8g 41% DV
Carbs 62.1g 23% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 54.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10017.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 514.8mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7% DV
Calcium 152.3mg 12% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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