3 quarts of figs-firm not too ripe-leave stem on
2 quarts boiling water-pour over figs (let stand 5 minutes); drain

Make syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon

Put cloves and cinnamon in cheesecloth and tie. Drain figs and pour syrup mixture over figs. Bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes. Leave figs in syrup in pot. Set aside.

Day 2:

Bring figs to a boil for 10 minutes, set aside.

Day 3:

Bring figs to a boil for 10 minutes, set aside. Put figs and syrup into sterilized pint jars.

Put into water bath for 15 minutes.

Submitted by: Marilyn Sehen