INGREDIENTS
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Mission Fig Preserves with Lemon and Brandy
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fresh figs – about 4 pint baskets
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2 fresh lemons
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6 c white sugar
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1/4 tsp. kosher salt
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3/4 c brandy
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Soak the fresh figs in cold water for about 10 minutes, drain, and repeat. Rinse the figs thoroughly. On your cutting board, cut off the tough stem end, then roughly chop the figs to end up with about 6 cups. Put these in a large cooking pot (I use m