Grandpa's Green Tomato Mincemeat

Ingredients


12 green tomatoes, coarsely chopped	3 C. light molasses 

6 large pears, coarsely chopped		1 C. brown sugar

9 large apples, coarsely chopped	2 T. cinnamon	

4 1/2 C. seedless raisins		1 1/2 t. nutmeg

rind of 3 oranges, coarsely ground	1 1/2 t. ginger

3 T. grated lemon rind			1 1/2 t. allspice

1 C. cider vinegar			1 1/2 t. ground cloves

1/3 C. orange juice			1 1/2 t. salt

1/3 C. lemon juice

Place all ingredients, except spices, in a large kettle, bring to a boil. Cook briskly until mixture starts to thicken, about 30 minutes. Then add spices, and cook 5 minutes longer. Pack in hot sterilized jars and seal. Makes 7 quarts.

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