Fig Jam
["8 c. chopped figs", "6 c. sugar", "3/4 c. water", "1/4 c. lemon juice"]
["Pour boiling water over figs to cover; let stand for 10 minutes.", "Drain, stem and chop figs.", "Add sugar and 3/4 cup water. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring often until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly until thick.", "Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Add lemon juice and cook for 1 minute longer.", "Pour hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.", "Seal at once."]
["figs", "sugar", "water", "lemon juice"]