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: wash and peel the figs; set aside. combine sugar and lemon juice in large nonreactive saucepan; add enough water to dissolve sugar. add figs and lemon slices; cook about 45 minutes. the cinnamon or ginger may be tied in a cheesecloth bag and cooked with figs for added flavor, or just put in saucepan and lift out with strainer or slotted spoon. stir frequently to prevent sticking. pack preserves into clean, hot jars, and seal immediately. process in boiling water bath 5 minutes for half-pints, 10 minutes for pints. makes 8 to 10 (6-ounce) jars.