Spiced Figs

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My mother has been making these spiced figs for 30 years. Made with the cinnamon and cloves you will not be able to eat plain figs again, they are too boring.

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Steps

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Sprinkle soda over figs , pour boiling water over figs and allow to stand for 5 minutes.

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Drain.

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Mix syrup ingredients.

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Lemon chunks may be added.

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Whole ginger may be used also.

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Bring to boil , add figs and boil for 10 minutes.

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Boil figs in syrup 10 minutes for 3 days.

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On 3rd day can in sterilized jars.

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Ingredients

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baking soda, figs, boiling water, water, vinegar, sugar, whole cloves, allspice berry, cinnamon sticks