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Buckwheat Scones with Boozy Fig Jam
These scones require a little extra work because of the swirl, and they are worth it for special occasions.

Ingredients
  

For the Boozy Fig Jam

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup port
  • 12 ounces dried Black Mission figs, stems removed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

For the Scones

  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cup heavy cream