Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600846
10/13/97

GREEN-TOMATO PIE FILLING


     GENERAL: The following fruit fillings are excellent and
safe products.  Each canned quart makes one 8-inch to 9-inch
pie.   The  filling may be used as toppings on  desserts or 
pastries.   "Clear  Jel" is a chemically  modified  starch  
made  from  waxy  maize,  which  produces  excellent   sauce
consistency  even  after  fillings  are  canned  and  baked.
*DISCLAIMER:   MENTION OF CLEAR JEL DOES NOT REPRESENT  AN  
ENDORSEMENT OF THIS PRODUCT.  Other available starches break
down when used in these pie fillings,  causing  sauce  to be
runny.   Ask  your  county  Extension  home economist  about
ordering "Clear Jel".                                       

     Because  the variety of fruit may alter the  flavor  of
the fruit pie, first prepare a single quart, make a pie with
it,  and  serve.  Then  adjust  the  sugar and spices in the
recipe to suit your preferences.  The  amount of lemon juice
should not be altered, as it affects the  safety and storage
stability  of  the filling.                                 

4 qt. chopped green tomatoes                                
3 qt. peeled and  chopped tart apples                       
1 lb. dark seedless raisins                                 
1  lb. white raisins                                        
1/4 cup minced citron, lemon  or orange peel                
2 cups water                                                
2-1/2 cups brown sugar                                      
2-1/2 cups white sugar                                      
1/2 cup  vinegar (5% acidity)                               
1 cup bottled lemon juice                                   
2 tbsp. ground cinnamon                                     
1 tsp. ground  nutmeg                                       
1 tsp. ground  cloves                                       

     YIELD:  About 7 quarts                                 

     PROCEDURE:    Combine  all  ingredients  in   a   large
saucepan.   Cook  slowly, stirring often, until  tender  and
slightly thickened (about 35 to 40  minutes).  Fill hot jars
with hot mixture, leaving 1/2-inch  headspace.  Adjust  lids
and process.                                                

         RECOMMENDED PROCESS TIMES FOR GREEN-TOMATO         
           PIE FILLING IN A BOILING-WATER CANNER            

                   Process Times at Altitudes of            
Style                                                       
of        Jar      0-             1001-            over     
Pack      Size     1000 ft.       6000 ft.         6000 ft. 

Hot       Quarts   15 min.        20 min.          25 min.  
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