Photo: Matheus Cenali
Zucchini Mincemeat
15 ingredients
1 hr 30 min + 2 hr
4 pints
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"I was trying to think up a creative way to use up zucchini from my mom's garden. I concocted this recipe which tastes just like regular mincemeat. I hand-chopped everything; prep time would be cut down with a food processor."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
772
Calories
16g
Protein
3g
Fat
173g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Apple | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Cloves | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Allspice | 1 tsp ground (1.9g) | 5 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled, chopped zucchini
- 6 cups apples - peeled, cored and chopped
- 2 cups raisins
- 1 cup dried currants
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 orange, juiced and zested
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, if needed (optional)
- 4 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings
Directions
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