Chewy Figs(Heritage)

Directions

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.