Fig Preserves
Comments:	Although the produce will not be as high in quality, figs may be preserved without peeling. If unpeeled, figs should be covered with water and boiled for 15 to 20 minutes and then drained before adding syrup.

8 cups [2 L] firm, sound figs 4 cups [800 g] sugar 2 lemons, thinly sliced Hot sterilized jars

Thoroughly rinse then transfer figs into a casserole. Sprinkle sugar over figs. Cover and let stand overnight. Bring to a boil over low heat before adding thinly sliced lemons. Leave to boil until syrup is of desired thickness. Remove from heat and leave figs to stand in syrup overnight to plump. Next morning, return figs to boiling. Using a metal slotted spoon, pack figs into hot jars leaving an 1/8-inch [3 mm] head space. Cover figs with hot syrup. Seal jars. Process for 30 minutes in boiling water bath. Leave to cool completely.