Thanks to http://foodiefresh.com/recipe/homemade-fig-jam/ for this delicious recipe.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds sugar
1/4 cup water
3 pounds fresh figs, stems removed
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Cooking:

Combine sugar and water in a large pot on the stove and cook over low heat. Stir continuously until sugar and water are fully combined.

Add figs, lemon zest and juice and stir to combine. Cook on low heat for at least one hour, stirring regularly. Stir more often the last fifteen minutes of cooking time.

Check the consistency of the jam. If the jam is thick enough to your preference, turn off heat. Continue cooking to further thicken jam.

It makes approx 3 jars.