Sweet Fig Pickles
Serves:
Ingredients:
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
Method:
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