Fig Jam with Lavender and Thyme

• 2 pounds (about 3 baskets) figs
• 4 thyme branches

Remove the hard stems from the figs, rinse off the dust, and then chop them into small pieces, leaving the skins on. Put them in a heavy non-corroding saucepan with the thyme, the lavender blossoms, plucked first from the stems, and the honey. Gradually heat; then simmer until the jam is thickened, well flavored, and the pieces are broken down. Stir in the walnuts, cook another 5 minutes, and p