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I spend the week running in heels and the weekends in my apron.

Saturday 24 March 2012

Apple & Walnut Scones



Scones are just something I don't really make but absolutely love eating, preferably with copious amounts of clotted cream and raspberry jam.  I'm not sure why I don't really make them but they just don't spring to mind ever. I was therefore pleased to see that for this month's Tea Time Treats Challenge, Karen from Lavender and Lovage and Kate from What Kate Baked set us the task of making scones of any variety.

The ultimate scones I've ever eaten are the apple ones served at Claridge's.  If you are ever in London and have the desire for a decadent afternoon tea then hot foot it to this Mayfair establishment and you won't be disappointed.  Their apple scones are small, light and fluffy. So inspired by gluttonous memories I looked for some apple scone recipes and came across this one on Baking Mad (this post isn't sponsored by them btw).  They turned out quite nicely and I liked the flavour and texture of the walnuts - I made them quite small but they definitely are nowhere near as fluffy as the ones at Claridge's.  I served them with a blackberry compote.   I think I do need a proper scone making lesson as the two times I've made them they have been slightly heavy.  I'm luckily going home to my parents in a couple of weeks time so will put the request in for a tutorial from my Mum.

17 comments:

  1. Thank you ever so much for entering these scrumptious scones into TTT! I too happily scoff on scones whenever the opportunity arises but rarely make them... think I need join you with your tutorial! Or at Claridges... yum!!

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    1. I love the TTT challenge! Well next time you're in London let me know!

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  2. Aple and walnut, great combination!
    Have a nice week end

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  3. They look lovely - and your photograph is so elegant! I like the idea of serving them with a fruit compote.

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    1. Thanks Caroline. I was pleased to find a use for my car boot sale cup and saucer set find!

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  4. Scones have always had an aire of elegance to me! It's not something I have very often, but when I do I just love them. Your's look delicious, I'll bet your home smelled wonderful!

    Are you going to video your mom's scone tutorial? Sounds like she's an expert! And I would enjoy seeing the proper way to make them!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. I know what you mean - I think it is the association of having them with tea served in a tea cup!
      The video is great idea - I'll see what I can do!

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  5. I've never tried an apple and walnut scone but it sounds absolutely delicious, especially with a blackberry compote. I should make scones more often too!

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    1. Thanks Jo. They really are the best thing to go with a cup of tea!

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    2. Thanks Jo! They really are the best thing to go with a cup of tea!

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  6. What a brillant recipe! I love apples & walnuts! These scones look & sound wonderful & it's even yummier with blackberry compote! I 'm really amazed by the many variety of scones ! BTW, I've just made my first scones yesterday & hoping to make more in the future! Will bookmark this recipe! thanks fro sharing! Have a lovely weekend! :)

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    1. Thanks Kit! I'll keep an eye out for what you come up with!

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  7. Apple scones sound delicious...and I've got Claridges lined up for an afternoon tea in the summer...I can't wait...especially if we get served apple scones! :-)

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    1. I'm envious! It's definitely the nicest place in London for afternoon tea!

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  8. These look delicious. I'll have to go and try the apple scones at Claridge's one day. I love afternoon tea especially the scones :)

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  9. FABULOUS! What a GREAT flavour combination and what a FABULOUS way of serving them with blackberries! Thanks so much for your wonderful entry into Tea Time Treats!
    Karen

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