Sweet fig pickles
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | quarts | Firm, ripe figs (about 30) |
| 5 | cups | Sugar; divided |
| 2 | quarts | Water |
| 2 | Sticks cinnamon | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Whole allspice |
| 1 | tablespoon | Whole cloves |
| 3 | cups | Vinegar |
Directions
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 ¼" 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.