2 lbs figs, unpeeled
3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
1/2 lemon, sliced thin
Wash figs gently in cold water.
Place in a large bowl, fill with cool water and soak for 20 minutes.
Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water together in a large saucepan.
When syrup is clear and just thick, around 15 minutes add figs and lemon slices.
Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil hard 1 minute. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
Carefully pour into a blender and pulse to grind figs and lemon slices.
Cook down for 10 or 15 more minutes to desired thickness.
Ladle into clean hot sterile jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.