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For those who are fans of nut breads and find themselves, at this time of year, deluged by tomatoes in the garden, I'll share the recipe I have for Green Tomato Bread. If you've had Zucchini Bread you'll find it similar but I actually like it better:
GREEN TOMATO BREAD
1 ½ cups ground green tomatoes ½ cup grated tart apple 2 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 beaten eggs | 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt | 2 ½ teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg ¾ cup chopped nuts ½ cup raisins (optional) |
In a large bowl, combine green tomatoes, apple, sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Into separate bowl, sift dry ingredients. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
Add nuts and raisins (if using) and stir to combine. Divide mixture between two greased 9x5 inch loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, or until a tester comes out dry.
NOTE: The green tomatoes can be ground and measured out for freezer storage until you are ready to make bread, if you wish.