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 with Blackberry & Lemon
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Ingredients
Drop Scones
- 110 g Plain Flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 beaten egg
- 150 ml milk I used Soya but as always, use what you like
Blackberry & Lemon Topping
- 110 g blackberries
- 1 tablepsoon honey or sugar
- Juice from 1/2 a Lemon
Instructions
Drop Scones
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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.
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The runnier your batter, the thinner the drop scones, so if you want small puffy ones, use a tad less milk.
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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.
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When the scones show bubbles all over the top, slide a spatula underneath and turn over. Heat on the second side until golden.
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Serve piping hot with honey, butter or this...
Blackberry & Lemon Topping
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Heat together the fruit & sugar/honey 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!
Fiona @ Bosinver says
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!
HedgeComber says
Haha, sorry to give you the munchies!! x
simpleijustdo says
This sounds so good – love the mixture of blackberries and lemon!
HedgeComber says
It is yummy (and you can almost convince yourself it’s healthy!)
Michele says
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!
HedgeComber says
Thanks Michele, you too!
Lil' Suburban Homestead says
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.
HedgeComber says
How lovely, I hope you enjoy them! Thnaks for visiting!
Janie x
Katie's Language Cafe says
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
HedgeComber says
Hey Katie, thanks for popping by & for the invite!
Janie x
Madge @ TheViewFromRightHere says
Mmmm, sounds delish!
http://reliancepantry.com says
Oh yum. We have freeze dried blackberries so have them all year and they taste just like fresh. Going to try these this weekend.
HedgeComber says
Awesome, hope you enjoy it! :)
Janie x
karen278 says
GOOD LORD Janie – you are a FAST worker! Thanks for adding this to the New Tea Time Treats and OMG! They look SINFULLY good! Karen
Eb Gargano says
Yum. Drop scones used to be a regular in our house when I was little – haven’t had one for yonks, though…thanks for reminding me of them. :-) Eb x
Jane Sarchet says
Hmmm, I haven’t had them for an age either Eb. I feel binge coming on :D
Janie x
Dragons And Fairy Dust says
I had never heard that about blackberries! Your scones look lovely
Jane Sarchet says
You can’t beat a good old wives tale!
Janie x