Fig Preserves
["6 lb. ripe figs, stems removed", "3/4 c. soda", "water to cover figs", "6 lb. sugar", "16 lemon slices", "8 cinnamon sticks"]
["Soak figs in soda water for 1 hour.", "Drain and rinse well. Place figs in large shallow roasting pan and sprinkle sugar over all.", "Pour in 2 to 3 cups water, enough water so the bottom of the pan is covered.", "Add lemon slices and cinnamon sticks.", "Bring to boil; turn down fire so that there is always bubbling to top.", "Do not stir very often.", "Cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until figs are easily pierced with a straw.", "Take off scum.", "Fill sterilized jars.", "Make sure 2 slices of lemon and 1 cinnamon stick are in each jar.", "Makes about 8 pints."]
["ripe figs", "soda", "water", "sugar", "lemon slices", "cinnamon"]