SWEET FIG PICKLES

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Is your fig tree overburdened? Try this delicious treat! This must stand 12 to 24 hours before canning.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 quarts firm ripe figs (about 30)
5 cups sugar, divided
2 quarts water
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1 tablespoon whole cloves
3 cups vinegar

Steps:

  • 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 quarts 15 minutes in boiling water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.4, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.7, Carbohydrate 126.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 124.8, Protein 0.1

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