Fig Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and peel firm-ripe figs.
2. 2
   Add sugar and lemon juice to 8 cups boiling water.
3. 3
   Stir until sugar dissolves.
4. 4
   Add figs.
5. 5
   Boil until clear.
6. 6
   Add lemons when figs are about 2/3 done.
7. 7
   If the syrup becomes too thick before figs are clear, add boiling water, 1/2 cup at a time.
8. 8
   Let stand 12 to 24 hours in a cool place. Pack preserves in hot jars.
9. 9
   Process pints and quarts 30 minutes at simmering (180° to 185°) in a water bath canner.