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                    CANDIED FIGS, APRICOTS OR TOMATOES

Recipe By     : GRIT -- MARCH 23, 1997
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruit

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      quarts        plus 2 cups water
   2      tablespoons   baking soda
  30                    figs, pear tomatoes or apricots
   1 1/2  cups          granulated sugar

In large bowl, combine 4 quarts water and baking soda.  Add fruit and
soak 10 minutes.  Drain.  In large saucepan, combine sugar and 2 cups
water.  Bring syrup to a boil; add fruit and simmer 20 minutes.  Remove
from heat and allow to cool.  Simmer mixture 20 minutes each day until
syrup is absorbed. Dry fruit on waxed paper on trays in the sun.  Dredge
fruit with sugar and store in an airtight container. 
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