Title: New Mexico 5 Day Pickled Figs
Categories: Preserve Pickle Fruit
Yield: 1 Servings

1		Pint white vinegar
3 1/2	lb	Sugar
1/4	ts	Salt
2		Cinnamon sticks
2	ts	Whole cloves
1	ts	Allspice
7	lb	Fresh figs

Combine vinegar and sugar with salt and spices in saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes. Pour over figs in crock. Cover. Let stand overnight. Next morning drain. Heat syrup to boiling and pour over figs. Repeat for 3 more mornings. Cover and keep in cool dark place. Serve as a spicy condiment, or with cream for dessert. Makes about 6 pints. Origin: Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery, Volume 1, New Mexico section. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, April/94

From: Sharon Stevens Date: 04-03-94

From: Jr Byers Date: 09 Nov 96 International Cooking Ä

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