Place the halved figs in a large cast-iron pot and place over high heat.

Add in the sugar, orange juice and five-spice powder. Stir to blend.

Once the fig mixture has reached a boil, reduce the heat to medium low and let it simmer for one hour. The figs will be falling apart and the jam will have reduced and thickened.

Grab a potato masher (or use the tip of a wooden spoon) and break up any large chunks of fig that are remaining.

Put the jam in clean jars and cover with lids. Let cool completely and then store in the freezer until ready to use.