Spiced Fig Preserves

I was gifted some figs this morning so I decided to make one of my favorites, spiced fig jam.  These figs were pretty ripe so I had to get them done today.

I start by pulling off the stems and running them through the food processor on pulse just enough to chop them up good.

From there I put the puree into a heavy deep saucepan and then add spices.  My favorites are cinnamon, nutmeg (fresh ground), and especially clove.  I also add a couple of capfuls of lemon juice and a splash of vanilla extract.

Then I add sugar and bring the whole batch to a boil.  Boil until it reaches 200º.

Then put it in jars and process in a BWB for 10 minutes.

That partial jar in front is going on some home made bread one day this week.  Am hoping to make a batch of chevre to go with it.  Not much better than this!