Name: Pickled Figs
Ingredients: 4 qt Firm-ripe whole figs (5 lbs+); 2 qt Water; 1 tb Whole cloves; 2 Cinnamon sticks; 5 c Sugar; 3 c Vinegar; 1 tb Whole allspice

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4	qt	Firm-ripe whole figs (5 lbs+)
2	qt	Water
1	tb	Whole cloves
2		Cinnamon sticks
5	c	Sugar
3	c	Vinegar
1	tb	Whole allspice

INSTRUCTIONS

Sprinkle figs, unpeeled, with baking soda, and cover with boiling water;
slosh up and down, and drain well. Spray with clear water and drain. Add 3
cups sugar to 2 qts. water. Cook until the sugar dissolves. Add figs and
simmer for 30 minutes. Add remaining sugar (2 cups), the vinegar, and the
spices,tied in a bag. Cook gently until the figs are clear. Cover and let
stand for 12-24 hours in a cool place. Remove spices. Heat to simmering and
pack into hot sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Process in
boiling-water bath for 10 minutes. Makes about 8 pints. Posted to
Kitmailbox  by ddmmom@popalex1.linknet.net on Jul 06, 1997

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