Fig Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

figs
sugar
water
sliced lemon

Preparation

First wash figs, discarding broken ones.
In a large pot, place equal weights of figs and sugar; add a little water. Simmer, lightly covered, until figs are opaque.
Turn off heat, add 1 sliced lemon and let sit in pot for about 4 hours to make figs plump.
Reheat and pour into sterilized jars.
Cool on rack. Jar tops will make popping sound as they seal.