Fig Preserves With Lemon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. whole, fresh, ripe figs
enough cold water to cover figs plus 1 inch
1 c. sugar
1 large lemon

Preparation

Wash figs and remove stems; do not peel.
Place in saucepan; add water.
Sprinkle sugar on top and bring to a simmer.
Stir to distribute and help sugar to melt.
Wash lemon; slice into very thin cross-sections.
Discard seeds.
Cut slices in half and blanch in boiling water 1 minute; drain and add to figs.
Cook until figs are tender, stirring frequently.
When syrup thickens and darkens, remove from heat.
Allow to cool.
Store in jars and refrigerate.