Fig Preserves
["3 qt. firm figs", "5 lb. sugar", "1 3/4 c. water", "3 lemons, sliced", "1 oz. cinnamon sticks", "24 cloves"]
["Wash fruit carefully in colander.", "Let sugar and water come to a boil.", "Add lemons, figs and spices, tied in a bag.", "Boil slowly until figs are tender and clear, about 1 hour.", "Lift fruit carefully into sterilized jars; cover with juice.", "Seal while hot. Yields 4 pints."]
["firm figs", "sugar", "water", "lemons", "cinnamon sticks", "cloves"]