Living in Southern California all these years, I've been spoiled by having access to all kinds of fig trees. Not only the Calimyrna fig tree in my own back yard but also my neighbor, Chuck's, fig tree. Come late Summer, I'm swimming in Mission, Kadota, Adriatic, and Brown Turkey Figs, given to me by friends. I wouldn't have it any other way! I gladly accept the figs and give them fig jam and Fig Cake in return. I've made jam with all of these varieties with great results. So whatever variety you're lucky to have can be used to make this Fig Preserves recipe.