Chewy Figs(Heritage)

1. 1

   Leave the stems on figs.

2. 2

   Place into a 6-quart pot with sugar and cloves.

3. 3

   Let stand overnight.

4. 4

   The next morning, pick up the pot and with a clockwise or counter clockwise movement, get the sugar to dissolve.

5. 5

   At this point do not stir with a spoon.

6. 6

   Place over low heat until sugar is dissolved.

7. 7

   Bring to a slow boil and boil for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir every 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Do this for 3 days, letting the figs stand in syrup between boilings.

10. 10

    At the end of the three boilings, pour into a sieve to drain.

11. 11

    Place figs on waxed paper on a cookie sheet.

12. 12

    Turn figs daily for 3 to 4 days. Store in small, tightly covered containers with waxed paper between each layer.

13. 13

    Refrigerate or freeze to keep from molding.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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