Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: combine the whole figs, sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan. cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the juice is as thick as desired (grandma uses a candy thermometer and stops at the soft-ball stage). pour the mixture into hot, sterilized canning jars, cap, and store. *can also be used in homemade jam cakes. *.

Target 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.