Genuine Fig Preserves

Directions

1. 1
   Wash well select ripe firm figs.
2. 2
   It is not necessary to peel figs and the stems may be left. Cover the bottom of a large enamel (white) boiler with a layer of sugar.
3. 3
   Put a layer of figs on top of this.
4. 4
   Alternate the layers until the figs and sugar are used up, ending with a layer of sugar.
5. 5
   Be sure sugar covers all the figs.
6. 6
   Put a cover on boiler and put in the refrigerator overnight.