very ripe Mission Figs, stemmed and quartered • sugar to start (you may like it sweeter - I tend to like my jams a little less sweet than the average storebought) • water • maple syrup or honey • lemon juice • kosher salt (a little less than 1/8 teaspoon) • grated fresh ginger, depending on how gingery you like things. I find 1 Tablespoon subtle but detectible