Step 1: In a large saucepan, dissolve the sugar in 75 ml of the rum & then add the lemon juice. Note: The saucepan should have a thick bottom with lower sides that is large enough to fit in all the figs.
Step 2: Arrange the the figs beside each other (stem side up) and gently simmer on a low heat for 1 1/2 hours. (Do not stir or disturb the figs during this time as they may fall apart) but do shake a little to make sure they do not catch on the bottom and make sure they do not over caramelize.
Step 3: Carefully transfer the figs to a sterilized jars glass jar (or jars) and pour over the syrup with enough additional rum to cover the figs completely.
Step 4: Keep for a week before eating.
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