Fig Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   Wash figs, using only firm figs with stems.
2. 2
   Soak for 10 minutes in lime water (1 tablespoon air slaked lime to 1 gallon water).
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Soak in plain water for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Drain; let stand in salt water for 10 minutes (1 tablespoon salt to each gallon water).
6. 6
   Drain well, but do not rinse.