FIG PICKLES

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A delicious and unusual way to use up any extra figs you may have. From the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947. While this recipe is written in a relatively old-fashioned way, it is perfectly safe if processed using modern methods. If you are unfamiliar with these techniques, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html for the current information.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h

Yield 7 pints

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon baking soda
1 gallon water
7 lbs fresh figs
3 lbs sugar
1 pint vinegar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 lemons, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Dissolve soda in water, bring to a boil and pour over figs.
  • Let stand a few minutes, drain and rinse thoroughly in cold water.
  • Dissolve sugar in vinegar, add spices and lemons and bring to a boil in a large, nonreactive stockpot.
  • Add figs and cook until clear.
  • Lift out figs and pack into jars.
  • Reduce syrup until thick and pour over the figs.
  • Top jars with seals and rings.
  • Process jars in boiling water bath until lids seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1111, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 547.6, Carbohydrate 284.8, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 268.5, Protein 3.7

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