Green Tomato Crisps

By CindyWise

Ingredients

• 7 pounds green tomatoes - sliced with skin on.
• 3 cups lime
• 2 gallons water
• 5 pounds sugar
• 3 pints white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon mace
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Make 2 gallons of lime water - Add 3 cups of lime to 2 gallons of water. Stir until dissolved.

Add the 7 pounds of sliced green tomatoes to the lime water. Allow to soak for 24 hours.

Drain from lime water. Put in 2 gallons of clean, cold, plain water. Leave for 1 hour. Drain. Repeat this step 4 times.

During last hour of rinse, make the following syrup.

Combine sugar, vinegar and all of the spices. Bring to a boil. Pour over the drained tomatoes and allow to stand over night.

The next morning, bring the tomatoes & syrup to a boil. Allo to simmer for 1 hour.

Pour in sterilized jars and seal.