Chopped Preserved Figs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
6 c. sugar
9 c. figs, quartered

Preparation

Mix sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
Add chopped figs and cook slowly, stirring gently every 10 to 15 minutes.
Cook until 2 drops syrup comes off spoon at one time, approximately 1 hour but may take longer.
Seal and boil in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Remove and cool.
Test for seal and store in cool place.
(This recipe may be doubled or tripled.)