Pickled Figs

Directions

1. 1
   Blanch figs 5 to 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Heat sugar and water and add vinegar and spices (either ground or whole).
3. 3
   Boil 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove spice bag.
5. 5
   Add figs and cook until the fruit can be pierced with a toothpick and until penetration of syrup is complete.
6. 6
   (This may take a half hour at a slow boil.)
7. 7
   Fill sterilized jars and seal at once.