Green Tomato Mincemeat
Recipes for green tomatoes are a necessity for anyone who persists in growing tomatoes in a climate that is guaranteed to have a frost just as the first few ripen. I thought this was a pretty strange idea at first, but i did have all those #$%& green tomatoes. Regular mincemeat i find too sweet and rich. Regular mincemeat needs something mild and slightly astringent to tone it down.... Something like.... Green tomatoes!!
Steps
Chop and measure the tomatos.
Put them in a large canning kettle with water to cover.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
Drain.
Add the apples , raisins , ginger , mixed peel and dark brown sugar.
Simmer until thick , stirring frequently.
Add the spices , salt , rum , cornstarch and lemon juice.
Simmer , stirring constantly , for about 5 minutes.
Pack into sterilized 500ml jars and seal.
Place in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes.
Ingredients
green tomatoes, apples, raisins, preserved gingerroot, mixed peel, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice, pickling salt, lemon juice, rum, cornstarch