One way you can make fig preserves:
1) Pick figs that are soft and squishy. The nectar may squish out of the top as you twist them from the stem. This means they are ready.
2) Wash them. Cut the top off and slice halfway.
3) Melt 1/2 cup of sugar for every cup of figs, into a small amount of water over heat. Add figs. Cover and cook, stirring often for 2 hours or until ready.
4) Boil a jar and lid. Fill with the cooked figs and seal. There will probably be some syrup left in the bottom of the pan. You can be creative on how to use this leftover goodness. Some ideas: Use as syrup over cornmeal pancakes, put in a dutch oven with pork, pour over raisin cinnamon bread and sprinkle with feta cheese...
