Fig Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 lb. figs (after sorting)
4 1/2 lb. sugar
rind and juice of 1 lemon
soda

Preparation

Sort figs to use those of even ripeness.
Sprinkle soda over figs.
Cover with boiling water and let stand about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse well, the last time, in warm water.
Dissolve sugar in cup of water.
Add figs and lemon and cook slowly (simmer), partly covered (wipe moisture from lid) until clear.
Resterilize jars.
Process 20 minutes in hot water.