fig preserves

An heirloom recipe handed down from my great aunt Corinne from Ozark, AL (1905-1997). From momlovesbaking.com Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes Servings 10 jars  Author Lise Ode Ingredients 1 gallon Figs Sugar (equal amounts sugar/figs) Water (enough to cover figs in pot) Lemon slices (Enough to have one slice per jar) Instructions Try to select figs of equal ripeness. Wash. Cut stems a wee bit…