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64 servings
Ingredients:
16 cups fresh figs1 tablespoon baking soda12 cups boiling water8 cups white sugar4 cups water1 lemon, sliced
Instructions:
In a large mixing bowl place figs and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the figs and soak for 1 hour.Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. In a large Dutch oven combine the sugar and the 4 cups of water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup in the Dutch oven and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.Spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Top jars with lids and screw bands on tightly. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
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