Homemade Fig Jam (Džem od Smokava)

Name: Homemade Fig Jam (Džem od Smokava)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Asian, Eastern European, European
Ingredients: 4.5 pounds fresh figs (stems removed, quartered); 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice (juice from 1 big lemon); 8 ounces water; 10.5 ounces granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 2oz (60g) vanilla powder); 1-2 tablespoons rum extract (or apple cider or pineapple juice); (Optional) 3-4 ounces walnuts (minced); (Optional) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; (Optional) 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger