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Spiced Green Tomatoes

Source of Recipe

Marcie Dingerson


Recipe Introduction

Origins Unknown

List of Ingredients

6 pounds small whole green tomatoes -- Small green fig or plum tomatoes are suitable for this pickle.
9 cups sugar
1 pint cider vinegar (5%)
2 sticks cinnamon
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 tablespoon whole mace or ½ tablespoon ground mace



Recipe

Wash, scald and peel tomatoes.

Make a syrup of the sugar, vinegar and spices.

Drop in the whole tomatoes and boil until they become clear.

Pack tomatoes into hot jars, leaving ½-inch headspace.

Strain syrup and cover tomatoes with the syrup, again leaving ½-inch headspace.

Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed.

Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel; adjust two-piece metal canning lids.

Process in a Boiling Water Canner.

Table 1. Recommended process time for Spiced Green Tomatoes in a boiling-water canner.

Process Time at Altitudes of Style of Pack Jar Size
0 - 1,000 ft
1,001 - 6,000 ft
Above 6,000 ft.
Hot Pints 15 min 20 25

Yield: About 4 pint jars

Author's Notes: Please read "Using Boiling Water Canners" before beginning. If this is your first time canning, it is recommended that you read "Principles of Home Canning."