Fig Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lemons
2 qt. firm figs
4 lb. sugar (2 c. to 1 lb.)
1 1/2 c. water
1 oz. cinnamon
24 cloves (optional)

Preparation

Cook in a large pot over very low heat until syrup is thickened.
To check syrup, dip spoon in syrup and let cool. Syrup should be thick enough not to pour off.