Fig Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. figs
4 scant c. sugar
1 c. water
6 or 8 slices lemon

Preparation

Boil water and sugar for about 5 minutes.
Place peeled figs and lemon slices in the syrup.
Cook until figs are transparent and syrup is thick and pink, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Put in jars, but let cool before putting lids on.