Sweet Nipples Pickles

Ingredients:

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

Method:
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-inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps.
Process pints and quarts 15 minutes in boiling water bath.

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Yield: 8 pints