I love fresh figs. And fig marmalade/jam. I eat them whole, except the stem.

They are very tasty in a salad: some fresh arugula, quartered figs, some chopped hazelnuts, prosciutto... splurge some mozarella di bufala, balsamic vinegar & olive oil. Yum. You can also caramelize the figs with a bit of balsamic vinegar, putting them in a pan...