Buttermilk Scones with Quince Jelly

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Buttermilk Scones with Quince Jelly
Always a crowd-pleaser, buttermilk scones have a way of bringing the whole family together.

Whip up a batch of Buttermilk Scones, they are soft and fluffy, with a tender crumb. Serve with butter and fragrant Quince Jelly.

Buttermilk Scones with Quince Jelly Recip

Ingredients:

Quince Jelly

2kg ripe quinces, quartered

375g caster sugar

juice of two lemons, strained

Buttermilk Scones

2 cups plain flour 

1 tbsp caster sugar

2½ tsp baking powder

60g cold unsalted butter, chopped

¾ cup buttermilk, plus extra for brushing

Method:

To make jelly, place quince in a large saucepan and cover with water. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour, or until tender. Strain through a very fine sieve lined with muslin; let stand for one hour. Pour 600ml of quince juice into a saucepan with caster sugar and lemon juice. Bring to the boil and cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until jelly sets softly when you drip it onto a chilled saucer. Pour into sterilised jars and seal with a lid. Jelly will keep for 1 month.

Preheat oven to 220°C. To make scones, place flour, caster sugar, baking powder, and butter in a bowl and rub in with your fingertips until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add buttermilk and mix with a butter knife until ingredients are just combined. Roll out dough to a 4cm thickness and cut into rounds using a floured 5cm cutter. Place scones on a tray lined with baking paper, keeping them close together. Brush tops with buttermilk and bake for 12 minutes, or until golden. Serve with butter and quince jelly.

Smart Tip:

When making the jelly, be careful not to press fruit down while sieving, as this makes the jelly cloudy.

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