Instructions: Wash and stem figs. Soak for 10 minutes in lime water (1 Tbs lime to 1 gal. water).

Drain, soak for 10 minutes in plain water, enough to cover figs.

Drain, soak in salt water (1 Tbsp. salt to gal. of water) for 10 minutes.

Drain well, do not rinse.

Make syrup by mixing sugar, Karo syrup and 1 cup boiling water, stir well.

Add lemon slices.

Divide figs into several portions, add about 1/3 of a portion at a time to boiling syrup. Cook till clear and plump. Repeat until all the figs have been added and cooked.

Cook down syrup till thick.

Seal in jars.

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