Portuguese Old Fashioned Fig Jam Recipe

This recipe makes about 2 medium jars.

1. Wash the figs, dry them with absorbent paper, peel and cut them into slices or quarters.
2. Place them in a saucepan with the sugar, port wine, orange juice and cinnamon stick.
3. When it boils, turn the heat down and let it cook slowly, stirring occasionally until it has the desired consistency.
4. Place in jars previously heated with hot water and well dried. 
5. Place the cap on the jars and turn them over for about an hour.