Makes 3 jars

1kg figs (stems cut off, cut rest into 1/2 inch pieces, leave skin on)

350g caster sugar

60ml lemon juice

120ml water

2 tbs fresh lemon juice

Add figs and sugar to a heavy sauce pan.

Heat on a medium heat for 15 minutes. The sugar should be almost dissolved. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking to pan.

Add the water and both lemon juices. Heat on the same temperature for 30 minutes. Again, stir occasionally.

Add to sterilised jars when still hot.

Tips and tricks:

Avoid scaling up and putting in the same pan, as burning the pan is very easy.

To sterilise jars:

1. Put jars (without lids) into the oven on a high heat for 10 mins

2. Take out the jars, one at a time and fill to the top

3. Wipe the lids with alcohol to sterilise and screw onto the filled jar

4. Turn jar upside for 24 hours to properly seal