Cream tea recipes
A perfect way to share a relaxing moment with friends or family. Unlike a traditional afternoon tea with sandwiches and pastries, creams teas are very simple: scones, jam, cream of course – and piping hot tea. So, take a breather one afternoon soon, and remember: whether you put jam or cream first is up to you!
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September seasonal recipes
Plum and vanilla jam
This speedy plum preserve with hints of vanilla and cinnamon uses a clever time-saving trick. Delicious plum jam in a hurry? Yes please.
Scone recipes
Fruit scones
If you’re in need of a classic fruit scone recipe, look no further than this foolproof option made with buttermilk. These fluffy scones can be ready in 30 minutes, and you can use sultanas or raisins - whichever you have to hand.
Scone recipes
Limoncello and blueberry scones
Not sure whether the jam or the cream comes first? Avoid the issue completely with our limoncello and blueberry scones – perfect for afternoon tea.Â
Scone recipes
Easy scones
Make our easy recipe for classic freshly-baked scones next time you want to treat yourself or someone special to afternoon tea.
Jam recipes
Bramble and bay jam
Head to the kitchen armed with a bounty of seasonal fruit and boil up this sweet and sticky bramble jam. We've added bay leaves for a gentle peppery edge.
Jam recipes
Strawberry jam
Strawberry jam today AND strawberry jam tomorrow. Make the most of summer fruits with this easy peasy strawberry jam recipe.
Scone recipes
Blueberry scones
The fresh blueberries used in these scones offer welcome pockets of sweetness. Serve with jam and cream - the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea.
Blackcurrant recipes
Seedless blackcurrant jam
Here's how to make your own seedless blackcurrant jam – spread it thickly on white bread or between layers of cake for a twist on Victoria sponge.
Scone recipes
Lemon sugar cube scones
These lemon scones are topped with lemon-soaked sugar cubes that melt into a chewy crust. They're fab for afternoon tea or Mother's Day.
Scone recipes
Apricot, cranberry and almond whipped cream scones
These wonderfully light scones are made with whipped cream, honey, dried apricots and cranberry for a fruity twist on classic cream tea.
Scone recipes
Perfect scones
These are the perfect scones for afternoon tea: light, not too sweet and topped with thick clotted cream and your favourite jam.
Damson recipes
Damson jam
Have an influx of seasonal damsons? Turn these mouth-puckeringly sour plums into a damson jam - perfect for topping your toast.
Jam recipes
Summer berry jam
Making summer berry jam is the best way to bottle yourself some joy for over the winter. Follow our tips to perfect this challenging recipe.
Brilliant blackberry recipes
Blackberry jam
Blackberry jam, surely one of summer's best food preserving moments! If you've foraged and raided your hedgerow, this is the recipe for you.
Jam recipes
Quick oven-cooked raspberry jam
Debbie Major's quick raspberry jam recipe is made in the oven with just raspberries, sugar and lemon juice in the ingredients list.
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