Green Tomato Mincemeat

• 15 cups chopped green tomatoes (1.2kg)
• 8 cups peeled & chopped apples
• 3 cups raisins
• 1 cup chopped preserved gingerroot
• 1 cup mixed peel
• 1 12 cups dark brown sugar
• 1 12 tablespoons cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon pickling salt
• 12 cup lemon juice
• 12 cup rum (optional)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

1. Chop and measure the tomatos.
2. Put them in a large canning kettle with water to cover.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Drain.
5. Add the apples, raisins, ginger, mixed peel and dark brown sugar.
6. Simmer until thick, stirring frequently.
7. Add the spices, salt, rum, cornstarch and lemon juice.
8. (Dissolve the cornstarch in the lemon juice before adding.)
9. Simmer, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes.
10. Pack into sterilized 500ml (pint) jars and seal.
11. Place in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes.

green tomatoes, apples, raisins, preserved gingerroot, mixed peel, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice, pickling salt, lemon juice, rum, cornstarch

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-tomato-mincemeat-49026 (may not work)