Buffet Figs

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 6 quarts figs
 * 1 cup soda
 * 6 cups honey

Directions

 * 1) Select firm ripe figs.
 * 2) Combine the soda and 1 gallon boiling water and pour over the figs.
 * 3) Soak for about 10 minutes or until skins become transparent, then rinse in cold water.
 * 4) Combine the honey and 6 cups water for syrup and bring to a boil.
 * 5) Add the figs to the syrup and simmer until figs are clear.
 * 6) Pack in hot sterilized jars and cover with boiling syrup.
 * 7) Add lemon slices to each jars, if desired.
 * 8) Place lids and rings on jars and store.