Categories: Fruits 
      Yield: 24 figs 
  
     24    California dried figs 
      3 c  Cold water 
    1/4 c  Cider vinegar 
      1 ts Whole cloves 
      1 c  California brandy 
           -OR water & brandy flavoring 
      1 tb White corn syrup 
     24    Lightly browned almonds 
  
  Place figs and water in saucepan.  Bring to hard boil, then lower heat to 
  simmer.  Cover and let cook 20 minutes.  Add all ingredients except 
  almonds.  Stir gently in order not to break figs.  Cover and simmer again 
  for about 20 minutes or until figs are plump and transparent.  Cool in 
  syrup.  Add a little water, if needed, but keep it rich.  Just before 
  serving, insert toasted almond in each fig.  Delicious with roast turkey, 
  baked chicken, beef, pork or ham. 
   
  Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs 
  Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board 
  Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias