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.