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Perfect for brunch or as part of your afternoon tea time, these English Raisin Scones with Apple Jam are slightly sweet, fluffy, unique version of the popular British pastry.
Oh, LOOK! Look who’s so fancy, making English scones! And homemade jam – what the whaaaaat?!
Listen, you guys know I love to bake all the things, but usually things like scones and biscuits and croissants I just leave to the experts. You know, local bakeries and those lovely blue cans – those experts. But Brunch Week just brings that motivated baker right out of me, and it makes me want to fire up my kitchen like it’s the night before Christmas and I’m about to have a house full of people over.
Except, in this case, I had to eat most of these scones myself. Pity me.
I know what this looks like. I know it just looks like a batch of biscuits, but I swear to you, they’re so much more.
Take your favorite biscuit. Imagine it a little bit sweeter, studded with juicy raisins, then filled with clotted cream (which you can find at World Market here in the U.S. – just to keep it authentic) and warm, homemade apple jam.
Now carry that image to your kitchen table on a warm spring day. Set them down next a fresh pot of Earl Grey and a stack of glossy magazines and a new book you just picked up.
Or…next to your fully charged cell phone (I got you, my millennial friends.)
Brunch doesn’t have to be on Sunday. It doesn’t have to be an elaborate affair, either. Scones and tea are enough, especially when the insane amount of tenderness makes it hard to stop eating them.
I’m honestly curious about how other people do brunch.
For me, it always starts with coffee, and a mimosa is generally not far behind. Basic? Perhaps, but starting the day with a celebratory glass of champagne seems like a good way to thank the universe for another chance to get it right.
I’m also more of a sweets bruncher, choosing French toast or crepes over an omelet…but I like to throw an egg or bacon in there just to balance it all out.
This is my second year participating in Brunch Week, an annual spring event where bloggers from around the North America showcase their best brunch dishes, from cocktails to cakes, danish, tarts, and pizzas. This year, we’ve gathered over 170 recipes, so even if you aren’t sure how you brunch, you’re bound to figure it out!
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(Thanks to Dixie Crystals & Rainier Fruit for supporting this recipe with their wonderful products!)
English Raisin Scones with Apple Jam
Ingredients
Raisin Scones:
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ cup golden raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg beaten
Apple Jam:
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 ½ pounds apples peeled, cored, & diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- Lemon juice to taste
- Clotted cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
Raisin Scones:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat; set aside.
- Combine lemon juice with milk in a small bowl; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter and massage with fingers until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in sugar and raisins. Create a well in the center of the mixture.
- Add milk mixture and vanilla and stir lightly until rough dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, kneading it a few times to smooth it out. Gently roll to 1-in. thickness and cut with a 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Gather dough scraps and form a ball, rolling it out and repeating the process once again. Place scones on a baking sheet, then brush tops with beaten egg.
- Place baking sheet in oven; reduce heat to 425 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Apple Jam:
- Bring sugar and water to a boil in a medium pot over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil for about 4-5 minutes, swirling the pot occasionally, until mixture thickens and turns a deep amber color. Add diced apples, vanilla, and spices; stir to coat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples have softened and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add lemon juice and stir to combine, using a wooden spoon to crush any larger apple bits. Cool, then serve with warm scones & clotted cream.
Notes
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Deborah W. says
My favorite brunch dish would have to be a fresh fruit bowl. I always love to brunch with my family; my children and my husband.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I love adding jam to scones! These look like wonderful bites in the morning.
Wendy says
Love that apple jam…..and your scones are lovely
Cheryl says
Every now and then I buy raisins to keep them in my cupboard, even though I don’t really like raisins. I’ve got 2 mostly full bags in there right now. Thanks for this recipe that’s given me a good idea what I can do with them.
Caroline Barbee says
You are so ambitious! This breakfast looks so fancy and I would LOVE to be a guest!
Barrie says
I love scones- these look perfect and traditional- not too sweet!