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Title: Sweet Fig Pickles
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Yield: 8 Pints
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 quarts 15 minutes in boiling water bath.
Yield: about 8 pints
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