Categories: conserves, jams, jelly, preserves

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 3 quarts figs
• 2 quarts boiling water
• 2 tsp. whole cloves
• 1 to 2 sticks cinnamon
• 1 cup cold water
• 6 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup cider vinegar

Directions

1. Sprinkle soda over figs, add the 2 quarts boiling water and let stand 5 minutes. Remove stems, but do not peel.
2. Tie cloves and cinnamon in a cheesecloth bag.
3. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, place the 1 cup cold water, the sugar, vinegar and the bag of spices. Bring to a boil. Drain figs and add to sugar mixture. Boil 10 minutes every morning for 3 mornings.
4. On the third day, after boiling, pack in sterilized pint jars. Pour in any remaining syrup leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal.
5. Process in a simmering hot water bath for 10 minutes.

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