Do you know the old wives tale regarding the end of the Blackberry season? Apparently, the Devil empties his bladder (the polite version) on blackberry bushes on October 1st, meaning they shouldn’t be picked after this date.
Not sure I believe that rumour, but I do agree that they often get bitty & pippy at this time of year. If you have time this week, do try and get out to collect some before they are past their best.
Drop Scones
I’m sure there are at least a bazillion different recipes for Drop Scones, but this is simple, tasty and so much fun to make.
4oz Plain Flour
2 TBSP sugar
1 Beaten egg
1/4 pint milk (I used Soya but as always, use what you like)
Sieve the flour into a mixing bowl and add the sugar. Make a well in the centre, add the egg then slowly stir in the milk, bit by bit.
The runnier your batter, the thinner the drop scones, so if you want small puffy ones, use a tad less milk.
Heat a frying pan until moderately hot, and grease lightly with butter or oil. Spoon in the mixture a tablespoon at a time leaving space for each round to spread a little.
When the scones show bubbles all over the top, slide a spatula underneath and turn over. Heat on the second side until golden.
Serve piping hot with honey, butter or this…
Blackberry & Lemon Topping
4oz Blackberries
1 TBSP honey or sugar
Juice from 1/2 a Lemon
Heat together in a small pan with a lid until the sugar is dissolved, the fruit is soft and there is plenty of juice. Pour over your naked pile of drop scones and gorge yourself silly!
This sounds delicious – my mouth’s watering reading this! I’m going to try and get out later and find some blackberries so I can give it a go!
Haha, sorry to give you the munchies!! x
This sounds so good – love the mixture of blackberries and lemon!
It is yummy (and you can almost convince yourself it’s healthy!)
Never heard that old wives tale before, but it did give me chuckles (; Those scones look amazing and we’ll have to give them a try! Hope you have a lovely day!
Thanks Michele, you too!
I have never made drop scones before I am going to try these on Sunday morning when the whole family is home! Thanks for the share…interesting wives tale too had not heard that one either.
How lovely, I hope you enjoy them! Thnaks for visiting!
Janie x
These look delish. I am a scone lover and am looking forward to trying out this recipe and topping. I found you through the Fresh Eggs Daily link up! new fan here! would love you to link up to our weekly recipe link up! http://www.katieslanguagecafe.com/2012/10/french-cuisine-friday-recipe-link-up-2.html
Hey Katie, thanks for popping by & for the invite!
Janie x
Mmmm, sounds delish!
Oh yum. We have freeze dried blackberries so have them all year and they taste just like fresh. Going to try these this weekend.
Awesome, hope you enjoy it! :)
Janie x