Green Tomato Mincemeat Pie

Name: Green Tomato Mincemeat Pie
Yield: makes one 10-inch pie
Ingredients: 1 recipe Plain Pie Pastry (page 17) or Vinegar Pie Crust (page 19); 1 1/2 pounds green tomatoes or tomatillos; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1 3/4 pounds apples; 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar; 2 3/4 cups seedless raisins; 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons white or apple cider vinegar

January 24, 2012

There are never any leftovers of this flavorful pie at Mrs. Rowe’s Country Buffet. Because green tomatoes have such a short season, customers have many long months to look forward to this pie, with its robust spice and vinegar essences perfectly mingled with an underlying sweetness. The flavors unfold with every bite. Longtime regular customers know to get to the restaurant early enough to enjoy a slice. If the green tomato season slips by, try tomatillos instead. This pie also works as a side dish with pork chops or chicken.

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