Sweet Fig Pickles

Peel figs. (If unpeeled are preferred, pour boiling water over figs and letstand until cool; drain.) Add 3 cups sugar to water and cook until sugardissolves. Add figs and cook slowly for 30 minutes. Add 2 cups sugar andvinegar. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to figs. Cook gently untilfigs are clear. Cover and let stand 12-24 hours in a cool place. Removespice bag. Bring to simmer; pack hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4" headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process pints and wuarts 15minutes in boiling water bath.