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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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