Fig Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 qt. firm ripe figs
2 qt. water
3 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. whole allspice
3 c. sugar
2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
2 sticks cinnamon

Preparation

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 to 24 hours in a cool place.
Remove spice bag.
Heat to simmering.
Pack hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch space at top.
Adjust caps.
Process pints and quarts 10 minutes in boiling water bath.