Categories: Pickles 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
      4 qt Firm, ripe figs (about 30)          1 tb Whole allspice 
      5 c  Sugar; divided                      1 tb Whole cloves 
      2 qt Water                               3 c  Vinegar 
      2    Sticks cinnamon                 
  
  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.