SWEET FIG PICKLES

      Title: SWEET FIG PICKLES
  Categories: Pickles
       Yield: 1 Servings
  
       4 qt Firm, ripe figs (about 30)
       5 c  Sugar; divided
       2 qt Water
       2    Sticks cinnamon
       1 tb Whole allspice
       1 tb Whole cloves
       3 c  Vinegar
  
   Peel figs. (If unpeeled are preferred, pour boiling water over figs
   and let stand until cool; drain.)  Add 3 cups sugar to water and cook
   until sugar dissolves. Add figs and cook slowly for 30 minutes. Add 2
   cups sugar and vinegar. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to figs.
   Cook gently until figs are clear.  Cover and let stand 12-24 hours in
   a cool place. Remove spice bag.  Bring to simmer; pack hot into hot
   jars, leaving 1/4" head space.  Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps.
   Process pints and wuarts 15 minutes in boiling water bath.
   
   Yield: about 8 pints
   
   Posted by DELLA MASIA, Prodigy ID# TXBG93A.
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