Florence White

Pickled Green Figs

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Florence White

Published 1932

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Ingredients

  • 4 lb. barely ripe figs
  • strong salt and water
  • 2 lb. suga

Method

  1. Wipe the figs, leave stems on.
  2. Place in strong salt and water.
  3. Next morning rinse well in fresh cold water.
  4. Dry gently with soft muslin.
  5. Pack closely together in glass jars.
  6. Put the sugar and vinegar in a heavy British aluminium saucepan.
  7. When dissolved add the spices tied up in muslin.