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Spicy Orange-Fig Mold

1 cup water

2 inches stick cinnamon

10 whole cloves

1 3-ounce package orange-flavored gelatin

1 cup orange juice

1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced (1 cup)

1/2 cup chopped dried figs

Lettuce

In small saucepan combine water, stick cinnamon, and cloves; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon and cloves. Measure liquid; add more boiling water, if necessary, to measure 1 cup. Add gelatin, stirring till dissolved. Stir in orange juice. Chill till partially set. Fold in apple and figs. Pour into 3 1/2 -cup mold. Chill till firm. Unmold on lettuce-lined platter. Makes 4 or 5 servings.

Note: If desired, soften dried figs before using. Place figs in strainer; pour boiling water over fruit. Drain well.