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     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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