Wash figs. Peel half of the figs. Cut the peeled and unpeeled fruits into small pieces. Put in a tall saucepan. Peel the apple, cut it into small pieces and add to the figs. Pour in lemon juice.
Add the preserving sugar to the fruit and mix well. Let simmer for 4 minutes while stirring. Take the pot off the plate. Puree the mixture as desired. Can also be left in pieces, but I prefer it creamy. Add anise and cinnamon. Cook for another 1 minute. Then immediately pour hot into prepared twist-off glasses.
The amount of spice can be increased or decreased according to taste.