Candied Figs

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ConfectionsCakes, Cookies and Confections

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. figs
• 1 pt. water
• 1 lb. (2 c.) sugar

Directions

1. Wash figs and add to the syrup made from the sugar and water.
2. Cook slowly 1 hour.
3. Repeat the cooking the second day.
4. On the third day cook until figs are dry, shaking the pan rather than stirring.
5. Lay the figs on plates and place in warm oven.
6. Turn out fire. Leave over night.
7. Repeat for several days until figs are quite dry.

Remarks

Better dried in the sunshine.