Spiced Fig Preserves

A fig preserve with a little added spice! Cinnamon, cloves, lemon and fresh ginger.

Finely chop lemon in processor.

Add figs.

Using on / off switch , process until figs are coarsely pureed.

Transfer mixture to heavy large saucepan.

Add sugar , cinnamon stick , minced ginger and ground cloves.

Simmer until mixture thickens to jam consistency and candy thermometer registers 200f , stirring often , about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat , discard cinnamon stick.

Divide hot preserves among hot clean jars.

Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 months.

This is great for holiday gifts.

Excellent served with crackers and cheese , and can also be served with meats , especially pork and ham.

lemon, figs, sugar, cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, ground cloves