Is there a easy way to make Fig Preserves?

I have never done any type on canning but I would love to try. Any help would be appreciated!

Is there a easy way to make Fig Preserves?
10 pounds Figs

1/4 cup baking soda

5 pounds sugar

1/4 cup Lemon juice

Lemon slices (optional)

1 quart water



Wash figs in warm water with baking soda. Rinse well. Cut off stems.

Combine sugar, Lemon juice and water in large, heavy pot and bring to a boil. Carefully drop Figs into boiling syrup. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until Figs are clear looking and syrup is thick, about 2 to 3 hours.

Add Lemon slices 1/2 hour before Figs are done.

Immediately pour into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/3-inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.



Yield: 10 pints.





Here is a site with recipes for your fig preserves! Yummmmmy... http://www.paradisenursery.com/figrecipe...



This site has a great recipe for fig jam: http://www.pickyourown.org/figjam.htm