Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: wash figs in warm water with baking soda. rinse. cut off stems. combine sugar, lemon juice and water in heavy pot. drop figs into syrup. cook until figs are clear looking and syrup is thick (2 to 3 hours). add lemon slices 1/2 hour before figs are done. seal in jars.

Target recipe: in a stockpot, combine pears, sugar, water and lemon juice; bring to a boil. cook, uncovered, 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until mixture reaches a thick, spreadable consistency. remove from heat. ladle hot mixture into seven hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. wipe rims. center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. remove jars and cool. yield: 7 half-pints.