Fig Nectar - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 lbs figs
2 1/2 teaspoons yeast
3 gallons water
7 lbs sugar

Preparation

Force figs through a meat chopper or food processor.
Mix yeast with the water, add figs and sugar.
Cover lightly with a teatowel and let stand at room temperature for 12 days, stirring once each day.
Strain through cheesecloth and bottle.
Keep in a cool place.