GREEN TOMATO MINCEMEAT RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice in a bowl. Reserve 1 heaped teaspoon for the mincemeat. Store the rest in a small jar for a later use.
• Inspect two 12-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until mincemeat is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Combine apple, sultanas, sugar, currants, raisins, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over low heat and stir gently until butter has melted. Stir in chopped almonds, orange zest, 1 teaspoon of mixed spice, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and set mincemeat aside to cool down for 30 minutes. Stir in brandy. Spoon into sterilized jars.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 13 x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1/2 cup sauce from 1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce in bottom of baking dish. Set aside.
• In 10-inch skillet, cook 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
• Spread 1 oz from 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened, down center of each lasagna noodle. Divide beef evenly among noodles, placing over cream cheese. Top each with 4 spinach leaves (from 2 cups baby spinach leaves).
• Roll noodles up tightly; place in single layer in baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over all roll-ups. Sprinkle evenly with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz).
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with chopped fresh parsley.