Fig Preserves

Haven't tried this yet.

Ingredients:

1 quart figs

1/2 cup soda

1 cup honey

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

Lemon slices (optional, but I probably won't use them)

Prepare figs: wash and rinse 1 qt. figs in water mixed with 1/2 c. soda.

Pour boiling water over figs for about 5 minutes. Rinse with cold water.

Bring to boil: 1 c. honey (or white Karo)

1 c. sugar

1 c. water

Add: 1 qt. figs. (You may add lemon slices if desired)

1st day: Boil 30 minutes. Let set overnight

2nd day: Boil 50 minutes. Let set overnight

3rd day: Boil 50 minutes. Let set overnight.

Recipe found in Calvary's Cooking

Gerry McLaurin