2 quarts fresh figs chopped (about 5 pounds)

6 cups sugar

3/4 cup water

1/4 cup lemon juice

To prepare chopped figs:

Cover figs with boiling water.

Let stand 10 minutes.

Drain, stem and chop figs.

Combine figs, sugar, and 3/4 cup water in a large sauce pot.

Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Cook rapidly until thick.

Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Add lemon juice and cook 1 minute longer.

Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4” head space.

Adjust caps.

Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath.