Mincemeat With Green Tomato Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🥧 Yield: 3 pies
Description:
Indulge in the nostalgia of an old-fashioned winter pie filling that emanates an irresistible aroma during both its preparation and its transformation into a delightful pie! This mincemeat recipe boasts a medley of flavors, combining tender stew beef, tangy green tomatoes, tart apples, sweet raisins, and aromatic spices, all simmered to perfection. Each bite promises a symphony of tastes that will transport you to cozy winter evenings by the fireplace.
Ingredients:
- 1 stew beef chunk
- 1/2 cup suet
- 20 green tomatoes
- 18 tart apples
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 3 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 cup citron
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 6 cloves
- 3 allspice
- 1 ginger
- 1 1/2 cups brandy
- 1 nutmeg
Instructions:
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Prepare the Meat: Begin by covering the stew beef chunk with water in a pot and simmering it until it becomes tender, ensuring the meat is cooked to perfection.
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Process the Ingredients: Using a food processor, combine the cooked meat, suet, green tomatoes, and tart apples, pulsing until they are finely chopped into smallish pieces, creating the base of your mincemeat mixture.
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Simmer with Spices: Transfer the processed mixture into a large saucepan and add the remaining ingredients – raisins, cinnamon, citron, salt, cloves, allspice, and ginger. Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat for approximately 1 hour, stirring frequently to ensure all the flavors meld together harmoniously.
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Sterilize Jars: While the mincemeat mixture simmers, prepare 3 hot, sterilized 1-quart jars, ensuring they are clean and ready to be filled with the delicious mincemeat concoction.
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Fill the Jars: Once the mincemeat mixture has simmered to perfection, carefully ladle it into the prepared sterilized jars, distributing the aromatic mixture evenly among them.
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Add Brandy (Optional): For an extra layer of richness and flavor, top each filled jar with 2 tablespoons of brandy, adding a luxurious touch to the mincemeat. This step is optional but highly recommended for enhancing the overall taste experience.
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Seal and Store: Seal the jars tightly to preserve the freshness of the mincemeat filling and store them in a cool place away from direct sunlight. This will ensure the flavors continue to develop and intensify over time, resulting in a truly exquisite mince pie filling.
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Enjoy the Fruits of Your Labor: Once prepared, this mincemeat with green tomato filling is ready to be used in your favorite pie recipes or enjoyed on its own. Whether you bake it into traditional pies or get creative with other pastry delights, this homemade mincemeat is sure to elevate any dessert experience with its rich, complex flavors.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1729.7
- Fat Content: 34.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 101.3mg
- Sodium Content: 2819.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 347.6g
- Fiber Content: 43.5g
- Sugar Content: 253.9g
- Protein Content: 48.2g
Recipe Notes:
- This mincemeat recipe yields approximately 3 quarts, perfect for filling 3 pies or storing for future use.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spice level according to your personal preference by varying the amount of sugar or spices used.
- For those abstaining from alcohol, the brandy can be omitted without sacrificing the overall flavor profile of the mincemeat.
- This mincemeat filling can be stored in airtight containers or jars for several months, allowing you to enjoy the taste of winter any time of year.
Get ready to savor the warmth and comfort of a classic winter dessert with this homemade mincemeat with green tomato recipe. Whether shared with loved ones or enjoyed as a special treat just for yourself, each bite is a delicious reminder of the joys of homemade comfort food.
