Dried Figs

Ingredients

• 4 quarts fresh figs
• 1 quart water
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 pint water
• powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Place figs in 1 quart of water in which salt has been dissolved.

2. 2

   Let stand overnight. Drain.

3. 3

   Make a syrup of the sugar and 1 pint water.

4. 4

   Add figs and cook gently until the syrup is m ostly absorbed.

5. 5

   While cooking, watch carefully! Do not stir, but lift kettle and shake figs.

6. 6

   Put on plates and turn daily until dry.

7. 7

   Pack in powdered sugar.