Fig Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 c. sugar
4 c. water
4 1/2 lb. figs
1/4 c. soda

Preparation

Put figs in pan with the soda.
Cover figs with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Pour off soda water and rinse with cold water several times.
Boil sugar and water; add figs and cook until figs are transparent.
Place in sterilized jars and seal.