Blueberry Mincemeat

1 cup water, divided
1/2 cup sugar
3 tart green apples, cored and chopped
2 medium zucchini squash, finely trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped orange peel
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 beef bouillon cube or 1 teaspoon beef base
1 pint fresh blueberries
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin

Combine all ingredients, except gelatin and 1/2 cup of the water, in a large saucepan bring to a boil and simmer about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Dissolve gelatin in remaining 1/2 cup water.

Stir gelatin mixture into hot fruit mixture.

Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space. Wipe rims of jars. Seal and process in boiling water bath 10 minutes. Store in cool place.

makes about 2 pints.

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