Eloise'S Mincemeat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 c. chopped tomatoes
6 c. chopped apples
3 c. raisins (15 oz. box)
2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. allspice
4 c. sugar
1 c. vinegar (scant)
2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. chopped suet or butter
1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (if desired)

Preparation

Pour boiling water over tomatoes and drain.
Mix together with other ingredients.
Add spices and bring to a boil.
Let simmer 3 hours.
While hot, pack in hot sterilized jars and seal.
Process 20 or 30 minutes, if desired.
Can or freeze.