Fig Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. figs
2 pt. boiling water with level Tbsp. soda
1 c. white Karo

Preparation

Pour boiling water with soda over figs.
Let stand 10 minutes. Rinse in cold water and drain.
Measure 4 cups sugar and only enough water to dampen sugar.
Bring Karo to a boil and add figs. Boil 15 minutes.
Set aside 10 to 12 hours.
Boil 30 minutes or until syrup looks like honey.