Fig Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   Wash figs.
2. 2
   Wipe dry.
3. 3
   Mix together the sugar and water in a large pot and heat to a hard boil.
4. 4
   Add figs, one at a time.
5. 5
   Cook until they are clear and the syrup has thickened, about 2 hours. Add lemon slices during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
6. 6
   Pack into hot, sterilized jars.
7. 7
   Put a slice of lemon in each jar.
8. 8
   Seal with hot, sterilized lids.
9. 9
   Yields 12 pints.